Below is an example of a email scam. This scam was recently received by a dear friend that wished to share the example with us. It’s hard to deny that most email scams follow the same type of pattern. An introduction, promise of money or other type of riches and request for you to follow up or provide your personal information is standard.
When you read this fake “business proposal” do your best to find the clues that give the scam away. For those that are well-versed it’s not hard to see how the hacker is trying to establish some type of relationship. Of course, it wouldn’t take long for the request of your name, address, bank account information or other personal information.
Subject: Business Proposal
FROM:MR TAN WONG
tan083w@hotmail.com.hk
I am Mr.Tan Wong director of operations, Hang Seng Bank, Hong Kong.I have urgent and confidential business proposition involving transfer of $24,500,000.00 that will be of great benefit for both of us. I will give you more details as regards this transaction as soon as you notify me of your interest. Awaiting your urgent reply via my email address (tan083w@hotmail.com.hk) which is my confidential email address.
Kind Regards,
Mr.Tan Wong
Tags: new scam, scam, scammer
Sure, we pay close attention to the threats that enter our inbox, but do we remember to consider the risks our email addresses face? Today, more than ever, people are aware of the threat of personal information hacking including, but not limited to email addresses, name, address, telephone number, and more.
We give our email address out to almost every organization and business we associate with. Our bank, grocery stores, favorite clothing boutiques, online shopping forums, brands and more ask for your email address on a daily basis. Then, what are you to expect when an indivual hacks those databases and puts your personal information at risk. Email address theft is real and a very important issue.
One of the most common things you can expect is a rise in spam. These hackers are trying to gain your information for a variety of reasons including sending you unsavory emails. When one of your trusted businesses, banks, or online forums emails you regarding a breach you should beware.
First and foremost, you should never send back an email that contains any of your personal information. Scammers could be pretending to be a trusted organization to get your bank account number, social security number, address, or more. This could be an email scam! Also, if this email is from a trusted source it is best to call the company directly and find out what the next step should be.
Tags: email address theft, email scam, scammer
Tell me, what do you think of this excerpt from a recent email scam a friend shared with us? For us, the first thing that stood out was “Dear Email User.” Apparently, the scammer didn’t want to have to figure out who they were sending this to. 
Take a second to read below:
Dear Email User,
You’ve won $485,000 Cash and a Range Rover Sport. Please fill in the following informations:
Full names:
Address:
Country:
Phone Number:
Date of birth:
Occupation:
Income:
Marital Status:
congratulations,
Hard not to laugh?! Well, the scammer is not only offering you a large sum of money, they are offering you a car. And, not just any car. A Range Rover! The size of the scam does not matter. Regardless of the amount of words on the page you have to avoid sharing your information with any one, especially a stranger.
It can be easiest to simply delete these types of emails and any other emails you feel may be a scam or spam. Again, don’t share your information with any unestablished organizations and or individuals. If you really won a contest from a reputable company or organization you would be contacted and informed in the appropriate fashion.
Tags: email scam, new scam, scammer
The answer is easy… nothing. We see many Nigerian email scams daily. This version claims that you already were awarded a large sum of money and all you have to do is collect the check. More than likely, if you were to email the address below you could expect a variety of common scams. The scammer might tell you there is a service fee to collect “your money” or they might request personal information. Beware!
To God Be The Glory
This is to inform you that I have finally succeeded in transferring the money outside the shores of Ghana. This arrangement came to materialization through a Multinational Agro Farmer based in Solomon Island.
As a matter of fact, I didn’t forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in transferring those funds despite that it failed us some how. I have left behind the certified International Bank Cheque of USD$950,000.00 for you.
You are hereby advised to immediately contact my confidential secretary through this under mentioned email address and he will advice you on the information needed for the delivery of your cheque his name is: Mr. Mark Benjamin : Email :benjaminmark@w.cn
God bless you
Best Regards,
Mr. Jim Lawson
Tags: Nigerian email scams, scammer, scams
