Suspected spammer: [email protected]
Received by us: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:22:06 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 24.4
Email analysis
This email is a classic example of a scam, often referred to as a “lottery-winning” or “inheritance” scam, designed to defraud unsuspecting individuals by claiming they have inherited a large sum of money. Key elements indicating its fraudulent nature include the use of a generic email address ([email protected]) instead of an official European Commission address, which casts doubt on the legitimacy of the sender. Additionally, the email addresses the recipient as “Beneficiary,” rather than using their actual name, suggesting it was sent en masse to multiple individuals.
The premise of having a substantial inheritance waiting for the recipient is a common tactic intended to evoke excitement and urgency. The mention of another person, “Mr. Andrew Johnson,” trying to claim the funds adds a layer of urgency, suggesting that action is needed to prevent the loss of this supposed inheritance. Furthermore, the request for personal information—such as full name, address, phone number, and identification—exposes the recipient to identity theft.
Scammers usually provide several dubious payment methods and emphasize the need for immediate action while also mentioning delivery charges, which is a tactic to persuade the victim to pay fees to access their supposed funds. The excessive grammatical issues and awkward phrasing also undermine the credibility of the email.
Readers are advised to stay vigilant against such unsolicited emails that promise large sums of money and to avoid providing any personal information in response. Always verify the legitimacy of any financial communication directly with the institution it claims to represent before taking further action.
Plain text Email
Attention Beneficiary,
Greetings from the European Commission Governmental body. I have vital information which needs to be attended to immediately. Did you authorize anyone to pick up your inheritance funds from our branch in Switzerland? One Mr. Andrew Johnson came to our office yesterday in-respect of your funds Euro 10.500,000.00 which has been credited with us for the past some months now by the United Nations in conjunction with the Switzerland Government to be transferred into your account. He said that you authorized him to pick up the funds.
This funds has been in our custody for the past some months now and we have been waiting for you to contact us but we didn’t know what is hindering you from reaching us since. So we decided to write to you to make sure that you are fine and aware of the inheritance funds of Euro 10.500,000.00 in our branch office in Switzerland.
Contact person Mr Bjorm Berge Contact: Email [email protected]
We want you to get back to us with the following details for proper verification:
1) Full Names………….. 2) Residential Address…………. 3) Country…………….. 4) Nationality…………. 5) Mobile Number……….. 6) Occupation…………… 7) Date of Birth…………..
These above listed details are needed as fast as possible if you didn’t authorize anyone to pick up your funds from our branch in Switzerland. We have 3 means which you can use to receive your funds and you are to choose the suitable option for you. Here are the options:
(1) Bank to Bank wire transfer or Online Banking Account: It will take only 2 hours for you to receive your funds into your preferred bank account.
(2) ATM Master Card Delivery: It will take 24 hours for you to receive your ATM Master Card with the Sum of Euro 10.500,000.00 inside the ATM Master card. The maximum amount you can withdraw daily is Euro 20,000.
(3) Consignment box delivery: Your funds will be sealed in a box without anyone knowing what is inside it and it will be delivered to your house in cash. It will take 2 working days to be delivered to your house Address.
Note all the options here has his own delivery charge please if you know that you are not ready to pay for the delivery charge or the bank transfer charge do not contact us please thank you and God bless you.
The above mentioned options are the medium which you can use to receive your funds safely. Endeavor to get back to us as fast as you can with your details and suitable options if you didn’t authorize anyone to pick up your funds in our branch.
Your urgent attention is needed to enable us proceed with the transaction as your funds are ready to be transferred or delivered to you.
Signed, Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission Governmental body:
HTML Email
Attention Beneficiary,
Greetings from the European Commission Governmental body. I have vital information which needs to be attended to immediately. Did you authorize anyone to pick up your inheritance funds from our branch in Switzerland? One Mr. Andrew Johnson came to our office yesterday in-respect of your funds Euro 10.500,000.00 which has been credited with us for the past some months now by the United Nations in conjunction with the Switzerland Government to be transferred into your account. He said that you authorized him to pick up the funds.
This funds has been in our custody for the past some months now and we have been waiting for you to contact us but we didn’t know what is hindering you from reaching us since. So we decided to write to you to make sure that you are fine and aware of the inheritance funds of Euro 10.500,000.00 in our branch office in Switzerland.
Contact person Mr Bjorm Berge Contact: Email [email protected]
We want you to get back to us with the following details for proper verification:
1) Full Names………….. 2) Residential Address…………. 3) Country…………….. 4) Nationality…………. 5) Mobile Number……….. 6) Occupation…………… 7) Date of Birth…………..
These above listed details are needed as fast as possible if you didn’t authorize anyone to pick up your funds from our branch in Switzerland. We have 3 means which you can use to receive your funds and you are to choose the suitable option for you. Here are the options:
(1) Bank to Bank wire transfer or Online Banking Account: It will take only 2 hours for you to receive your funds into your preferred bank account.
(2) ATM Master Card Delivery: It will take 24 hours for you to receive your ATM Master Card with the Sum of Euro 10.500,000.00 inside the ATM Master card. The maximum amount you can withdraw daily is Euro 20,000.
(3) Consignment box delivery: Your funds will be sealed in a box without anyone knowing what is inside it and it will be delivered to your house in cash. It will take 2 working days to be delivered to your house Address.
Note all the options here has his own delivery charge please if you know that you are not ready to pay for the delivery charge or the bank transfer charge do not contact us please thank you and God bless you.
The above mentioned options are the medium which you can use to receive your funds safely. Endeavor to get back to us as fast as you can with your details and suitable options if you didn’t authorize anyone to pick up your funds in our branch.
Your urgent attention is needed to enable us proceed with the transaction as your funds are ready to be transferred or delivered to you.
Signed, Ursula von der Leyen President of the European Commission Governmental body: