All Entries in the "Email & Phishing Scams" Category
British Lottery Online Service uklottery british.co.uk
Email scams are ubiquitous. They fill up your inbox and can lead to identity theft and fraud. Lottery scams, like the one I got today, are quick and to the point, but can be very dangerous to your credit and finances. British Lottery Online Service uklottery british.co.uk Do notice that this lottery scam comes from [...]
Mr. Wong Shiu Ki – Treat As Urgent
Mr. Wong Shiu Ki – Treat As Urgent is an email that is most likely after my identity and money. This fraudulent email seems to involve funds coming to the person that responds from the Bank of Taipei Taiwan. Take some visual notes from the above image. There are two major discrepancies. One, this fake [...]
Zenith Bank ATM
Zenith Bank is a reputable bank, however the Zenith Bank ATM email I received is a scam. This email is not from a banking institution, but rather from con artists who want to steal your identity. It is imperative that you don’t respond to such emails. If you are worried about your own ATM card [...]
Jesse Brown – Your ATM Card
Dear Friend, Does this seem familiar: Jesse Brown – Your ATM Card? If it does you are sure to find out that possible identity theft and definite financial fraud is awaiting you. All the best, The Con artists. This fraudelent email is sent to you on behalf of Jesse Brown [jbrown7@livedoor.com]. Are you familiar with [...]
Microsoft Corporation Claims Office UK Ticket 008795727498
I can’t get any rest, can I? I just came back from a very strenuous trip and wanted to enjoy a hot bath, but my junk email folder is bursting with identity theft scams. Don’t worry. This email explanation will be very, very quick. I promise. Does this seem familiar? Your E-mail has won Head [...]
PayPal@securesuite.net – Security Notice is a Trojan Virus
I just received another PayPal Security Notice email wanting to steal my identity. This time PayPal@securesuite.net – Security Notice is a trojan virus capable of initiating fraudulent behavior via your computer. My trusted anti virus came up with the warning prior to me opening the email. I highly recommend that you get a protection solution [...]
Bank of America – Message ID NH-83521
Bank of America – Message ID NH-83521 showed up in my email. I think this is a phishing scam, again. I want to show you how to prevent identity theft and financial fraud by not getting duped. You must see these types of emails all the time. If this one is your first one, you [...]
PayPal Financial Fraud Email
I can’t get enough. I keep getting junk mail on top of junk mail. One of the emails I got recently was a PayPal financial fraud email. Perhaps, an identity theft fraud. The subject line didn’t say that, but I knew. So put on your gloves for a quick lesson in identity prevention one on [...]
National Loyalty CashOut Promo
National Loyalty CashOut Promo ended up in my junk mail. Once again I found another great lottery scam which can lead to identity theft and other fraud. Lets take a closer look. Shall we? This important service announcement from the National Loyalty CashOut Promo seems to target people living or originally from the United Kingdom. [...]
Account Security Measures – Security Center: Identity Theft Fraud
Security Center – Account Security Measures writes to me on behalf of PayPal. This is a fraudulent email intended to steal my identity. If you have seen identity theft emails you know that this one is as bad as they come. Account Security Measures – Security Center: Identity Theft Fraud The Beginning Notice the email’s [...]
Karim Nima: Greetings, Please Help Me – Karim Malik Nima Fraud
Karim Malik Nima needs my help: “Greetings, Please Help Me.” I read his email from top to bottom and I find myself worried about potential identity theft and financial fraud. Karim Nima: Greetings, Please Help Me – Karim Malik Nima Fraud If you notice the headline, it is great. Short and to the point, and [...]
Bank of America: Your Online Banking is Closed – ID Theft Scam
Welcome back my fellow e-mail readers. I think that makes the majority of you. Today I received news that my Bank of America online banking is closed. Coincidentally, I do have a Bank of America account and that tickled my curiosity a little bit. First, I want to show you the screen shot of this [...]
Williams James of UK National Lottery Board – Delicitation
I would love to think that the lottery I never signed up for and which originated on another continent, such as Europe, will get me the riches I always dreamed about. All they want is my: Name Address Amount Won (more on that in a jiffy) Email Country Phone number Age Sex Occupation Really that’s [...]
Mr. John Paulson of Financial Loan Firm – We Offer Financial Services
John Paulson seems to be ubiquitous in my email lately and I’m sure he has a financial offer filled with services I cannot refuse. However, I know he wants to get into my wallet. Lets see how your identity can be stolen when you give into this form of scam. I am including the poorly [...]