Email Fraud Alert received from: Not Emily
I recently received an email with this subject line: Unique Job offer and I am concerned that it could be an attempt at defrauding me. Let me know in the comments section what you think, please.
The full contents of the suspected fraudulent (phishing / scamming) e-mail appear below:
Hi there,
We’re looking for disciplined individuals to work from home. we’re currently building a team of online employees to implement a betting system. You will be required to work up to 4 hours a week. Salary starts on $5,000 per month (before bonuses).
Applicants must have the following:
1. High school diploma
2. Ability to work from home
3. Proven successful experience with http://vrual.com/b/click/1255/123929485/40c06.html (screen shots or bank statements required). Must earn at least $500 within a week, in either real or play money with a starting amount of no more than $54 at a time.
Regards,
Emily Parker,
HR Manager
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The above email was sent by “Emily Parker” from this email address: emily.parker@vrual.com
I, Not Emily, have the following thoughts/comments on this suspected fraudulent email message from “Emily Parker”:
mmmm something ODD going on here as I received this EXACT same mail from:
Lillian Harris (lillian.harris@crszeal.com) also saying that ‘she’ is the HR Manager
AND
Martha Alexander (martha.alexander@dnmsp.com) also saying that ‘she’ is the HR Manager.Wow this company must be <sarcasm>HUUUUUUGE !</sarcasm>