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Received by us: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:37 +0000 (UTC)
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Email analysis
This email is a typical advance-fee scam that aims to deceive recipients into believing they are owed a large sum of money, enticing them to provide personal information and potentially funds upfront. Several indicators expose its fraudulent nature. First, the sender utilizes a generic Gmail address, “[email protected],” rather than an official domain associated with a legitimate financial institution. This raises immediate suspicion regarding the authenticity of the communication.
The email claims urgent knowledge of a substantial payment (US$4.5 million), purportedly linked to a Mr. Lin Tengchen from Indo-China Group Ltd., attempting to create a sense of urgency and thereby pressuring the recipient to respond quickly. This is a common tactic used in scams to reduce the likelihood of due diligence and rational thought from the victim. The mention of having to verify details with leading questions and the promise of “prompt payment” if the recipient provides personal information are further explicit red flags.
Additionally, the email attempts to isolate the recipient by advising them to cease communication with any other parties, a tactic designed to prevent consultation with trusted sources. The inclusion of exaggerated titles, non-specific personal details, and poorly structured sentences also detracts from its credibility. Readers should remain cautious of unsolicited emails claiming large sums of money and never provide personal or financial information without verifying the identity of the sender through independent means.
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
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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