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Received by us: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 10:24:30 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 6.1
Email analysis
This email is a clear example of a potential scam targeting businesses by posing as government agents seeking to broker contracts. Several troubling elements indicate its fraudulent nature. First, the sender, “Philip Mensah,” uses a non-corporate email address ([email protected]) rather than an official government domain, which suggests a lack of legitimacy. Furthermore, the vague language about representing “Ecowas” (the Economic Community of West African States) without direct links or official credentials raises suspicions about the sender’s authenticity.
The email’s request for detailed company information—including an e-brochure, technical product details, and a company profile—under the guise of facilitating a contract bidding process is a common tactic in scams. Such requests are often made to gather sensitive information that can be exploited later. Moreover, the mention of receiving a commission for successful contracts lends itself to a typical advance-fee scam structure, where victims are led to believe they can gain lucrative opportunities but ultimately receive nothing in return.
Readers should be cautious and skeptical when receiving unsolicited emails that offer business opportunities, especially those that require sharing sensitive information. Verify the legitimacy of the sender and any associated organization before engaging in further communication. It’s advisable to refrain from responding, as legitimate representatives would not request sensitive information from unknown contacts via insecure email.
Plain text Email
Good Day,
We got your company information through an exhaustive search in the internet.We are authorized government/Business agent based in Ghana,Representing Ecowas. Our scope is basically searching for companies to bid for government contracts on commission basis.
We receive 2% commission from the seller/ manufacturer in any successful contract done through our recommendation.We will like to make a preliminary presentation/introduction of your company to the ministry for their consideration.
Could you please be kind enough to furnish us with the following information to enable us to present/introduce your highly esteemed company to the appropriate Ministry.
1) Your e-brochure/catalogue. 2) The Technical details of your product 3) Your company profile
We shall deploy all resources in our disposal to ensure successful bidding for your company.
You may include any information or document that you deem necessary. We are looking forward to working with you.
Regards,
Agent Philip Mensah Reply To: [email protected]
HTML Email
Good Day,
We got your company information through an exhaustive search in the internet.We are authorized government/Business agent based in Ghana,Representing Ecowas. Our scope is basically searching for companies to bid for government contracts on commission basis.
We receive 2% commission from the seller/ manufacturer in any successful contract done through our recommendation.We will like to make a preliminary presentation/introduction of your company to the ministry for their consideration.
Could you please be kind enough to furnish us with the following information to enable us to present/introduce your highly esteemed company to the appropriate Ministry.
1) Your e-brochure/catalogue. 2) The Technical details of your product 3) Your company profile
We shall deploy all resources in our disposal to ensure successful bidding for your company.
You may include any information or document that you deem necessary. We are looking forward to working with you.
Regards,
Agent Philip Mensah Reply To: [email protected]