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