Suspected spammer: [email protected]
Received by us: Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:39:02 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 6.7
Email analysis
This email is a clear example of a phishing scam attempting to exploit the recipient by impersonating a credible financial institution. Several red flags suggest its fraudulent intent. First, it originates from a suspicious email domain ([email protected]) instead of an official African Development Bank (ADB) domain, highlighting its lack of authenticity. The claim that the recipient’s name appears as one of the beneficiaries for a large sum of money ($18,000,000.00) is a common tactic used to create excitement and urgency, aiming to lower the recipient’s guard.
The email also uses language typical of scams, such as vague and overly formal wording, and it solicits sensitive personal information under the guise of verifying identity, which is highly suspicious—legitimate organizations will never ask for such details via email. Furthermore, the options for receiving funds (ATM card delivery or bank wire transfer) are designed to create a false sense of security while encouraging the recipient to provide information that could lead to identity theft or financial fraud. The use of a reply-to email ([email protected]) instead of an official bank communication channel is another glaring indicator of its illegitimacy. To protect themselves, readers should be cautious of unsolicited emails promising large sums of money and refrain from sharing any personal information with unverified sources.
Plain text Email
This is to inform you , The World Bank Group has Mandated the African Development Bank (ADB) via my Office to release funds of $18,000,000.00 to beneficiaries through a means preferable by the beneficiary, Hence Your Name appears as one of The fund beneficiaries whom their fund was successfully cleared for payment.
Your money will be released to you through any means preferable by you either by the below options.
(1) Payment through Delivery of ATM CARD (2) Through Bank to Bank wire transfer to avoid paying excess charges.
You are requested to re-confirm the below information proving you the bonafide beneficiary.
(1.) Your Full Name: (2.) Your Residential Address: (3.) Your Direct Phone Number: (4.) Occupation:
Best Regards,
Mr. Adesina A. Akinwunmi President [email protected]