Suspected spammer: [email protected]
Received by us: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:14:59 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 10.2
Email analysis
This email is a typical example of a phishing scam that seeks to defraud recipients by claiming that they are entitled to an unclaimed fortune. There are numerous elements that clearly signal its fraudulent nature. Firstly, the use of a generic Gmail address ([email protected]) instead of an official bank domain raises immediate suspicion about its legitimacy. The email begins with misleading formalities to create an appearance of credibility and urgency, addressing the recipient as the “Rightful Sole Beneficiary,” which can be an emotional appeal intending to entice the reader into engaging with the scam.
The message fabricates a complex backstory involving a fictitious individual, Mr. Lin Tengchen, and a substantial amount of money (US$4.5 million) to create urgency and legitimacy. The sender prompts the recipient to respond to questions regarding this supposed payment, which is a tactic designed to elicit personal information that could be exploited later. Additionally, the instruction to cease communication with any other parties and the emphasis on a “prompt payment” are techniques often employed in scams to isolate potential victims and manipulate them into acting quickly without careful consideration.
Furthermore, the email contains vague contact details and fictitious banking information, reinforcing its lack of legitimacy. Recipients should always scrutinize unsolicited emails that promise large sums of money, particularly those that ask for personal data or prompt urgent responses. Legitimate organizations will never request sensitive information in this manner; thus, it is essential to remain cautious and avoid engaging with suspicious communications.
The email's subject was excessively long. For aesthetic reasons, we truncated it. The full version is reproduced below.
DID YOU SEND ANYONE TO REPRESENT YOU TO MAKE THE CLAIMS OF YOUR FUNDS FROM OUR BANK?
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Attention: Rightful Sole Beneficiary,
I hereby send to you the information Submitted by Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd, with an Application to Receive the Contract Payment of US$4.5 Million USD (Four Million Five Hundred United States Dollars) on your behalf. Please as a Matter of Urgency, you are Required to Verify and Respond to the Questions Below and Inform us if you are Aware or Know Anything About this.
1. Did you instruct Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd. From Taiwan, whose Information(s) is Below, to Claim and Receive the Payment on your Behalf?
2. Did you Sign a Deed of Assignment in his Favor thereby Making him the Current Beneficiary?
3. Are you Aware of this Bank Account information he has Submitted for Transfer of the Fund(s) Below?
Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank Account Name: Lin Teng-Chen A/C No.: USD-003-97289919701 Swift Code: SCBLHKHHXXX
I advise you to Reaffirm your Position on this Matter with Immediate Effect and Notify us if you instructed Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd, to Claim your Fund(s) to Enable me to Endorse the Transaction/Payment Approval Order on his Behalf.
Alternatively, we can Transfer the Fund(s) to your Designated Bank Account, if you did not Assign Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd Making him the Current Beneficiary?
We Anticipate your Quick Response, and be Rest Assured of our Professional Service to you when you have Replied back to us via the Full Contact Information Stated below here as follows:
BANK NAMES: STANBIC BANK GHANA LIMITED BANK BRANCH MANAGER NAME: EDWARD SOKOTO Phone Number: +233-533 791 520 WhatsApp Number:+ 233-533 386 023 EMAIL: [email protected]
As soon as we hear from you and Confirm, we Shall proceed with all Arrangements for Prompt Payment.
You are Advised to Reconfirm the Following information:
Full Name: Full Address: Telephone Number : Amount in question:
You are advised to stop all communication with any office here and abroad for prompt payment. We are working to serve you better.
Ferdinand Tony Manager / Head of Foreign Remittance Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited Republic of Ghana Accra
HTML Email
Attention: Rightful Sole Beneficiary, I hereby send to you the information Submitted by Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd, with an Application to Receive the Contract Payment of US$4.5 Million USD (Four Million Five Hundred United States Dollars) on your behalf. Please as a Matter of Urgency, you are Required to Verify and Respond to the Questions Below and Inform us if you are Aware or Know Anything About this. 1. Did you instruct Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd. From Taiwan, whose Information(s) is Below, to Claim and Receive the Payment on your Behalf? 2. Did you Sign a Deed of Assignment in his Favor thereby Making him the Current Beneficiary?
3. Are you Aware of this Bank Account information he has Submitted for Transfer of the Fund(s) Below?
Bank Name: Standard Chartered Bank Account Name: Lin Teng-Chen A/C No.: USD-003-97289919701 Swift Code: SCBLHKHHXXX I advise you to Reaffirm your Position on this Matter with Immediate Effect and Notify us if you instructed Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd, to Claim your Fund(s) to Enable me to Endorse the Transaction/Payment Approval Order on his Behalf.
Alternatively, we can Transfer the Fund(s) to your Designated Bank Account, if you did not Assign Mr. Lin Tengchen of Indo-China Group Ltd Making him the Current Beneficiary? We Anticipate your Quick Response, and be Rest Assured of our Professional Service to you when you have Replied back to us via the Full Contact Information Stated below here as follows:
BANK NAMES: STANBIC BANK GHANA LIMITED BANK BRANCH MANAGER NAME: EDWARD SOKOTO Phone Number: +233-533 791 520 WhatsApp Number:+ 233-533 386 023 EMAIL: [email protected]
As soon as we hear from you and Confirm, we Shall proceed with all Arrangements for Prompt Payment.
You are Advised to Reconfirm the Following information:
Full Name: Full Address: Telephone Number : Amount in question:
You are advised to stop all communication with any office here and abroad for prompt payment. We are working to serve you better.
Ferdinand Tony Manager / Head of Foreign Remittance Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited Republic of Ghana Accra