Such emails (see example below) have all the hallmarks for the beginning of a “phishing“ scam, with the sole intention to obtain your money and personal or bank details.
If you ever receive what you think is a “phishing” email, our advice is;
- never reply, this will only alert the sender that your email address is active;
- never open any attachments or click on any web-links;
- never provide any personal information or account details;
- never feel pressured into replying (for example, because the offer is a limited opportunity and is first come, first served);
- if you are unsure whether the email is genuine or not, show it to a family
member or friend and ask for their own opinion;
- finally, do not be afraid to delete the email.
EXAMPLE
From:
Gold & Diamond Export [mailto:goldminins@yahoo.fr]
Sent:
07 January 2013 16:05
To:
Subject:
HYNODDERRIE LIMITED
Greeting,
This is to inform you of our interest and desire to make a publicity of our industry ( a small scale
mining firm here in west Africa to seek for a foreign individual or body for exportation of Gold
& Diamond to any part of the world based on your experience, idea & interest in this proposal.
Furthermore, we will furnish you the necessary documents of our existing firm including the
government authorization certificate for mining Gold & Diamond in this territory. Do not
hesitate to message us back in case you are interested for further action.
From The Management
Mr.Fama Kante
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