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Received by us: Thu, 13 Feb 2025 13:38:26 +0000 (UTC)
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Email analysis
This email is a clear example of a typical advance-fee scam, designed to trick recipients into sending money in order to claim a nonexistent payment. Several key indicators highlight its fraudulent nature. Initially, the email claims to represent Western Union and speaks of sending the recipient a large sum of money—$4.8 million—while asking for a mere $50 fee to release the initial $6,000 payment. This is a common tactic where scammers lure victims with the promise of receiving a large sum but require upfront payments, creating a false sense of security regarding a supposed legitimate transfer.
The communication is filled with unprofessional language and contains numerous grammatical errors, which reduce its credibility. The casual salutation, generic references to “Dear Customer,” and an unusual request to pay a transfer fee through unconventional methods like Steam wallet or iTunes card are further red flags—legitimate financial institutions do not operate this way. Additionally, the urgency and insistence on quick action reflect common psychological manipulation tactics employed by scammers to pressure individuals into hasty decisions without critical thinking.
Readers should remain cautious and recognize that legitimate winnings or payments do not require upfront fees. If you receive similar unsolicited emails that promise funds in exchange for payment, it’s best to delete them and avoid any correspondence with the sender. Always verify claims through official channels before taking any action.
Plain text Email
Dear Customer, Western Union Office DR Lord Janny
I want to inform you that we have already sent you $6000.00 US Dollars through Western union as we have been given the mandate to transfer your full over due payment total sum of $4.800.000.00 USD, via western union by the Ministry of Finance.I tried reaching you on phone to give you all the information on phone but I couldn’t get through yesterday,
So I decided to email you the MTCN and sender name so that you can pick up the $6000.00 to enable us send another $6000.00 today as you know we will be sending you $6000.00 only per day. And it was agreed that you will pay the transfer charge sum of $50 before the release of the payment to you.
Please pick up this information and locate any western union around to pick up the $6000.00 and call the Operation Manager DR PHILLIP HILLS because he is the person in charge of your payment, and he can send you another payment today once you contact him,
phone line Call +229-97577135) E-mail:([email protected]) contact him once you picked up the $6000.00 today.
Below is the western union information to pick up the $6000.00; which you will be receiving daily after you sent them their transfer charge of $50 and it will serve as re-confirmation of your payment file in their office.
Here is the Senders Information; 1. SENDER NAME:… charles donald 2. TEST QUESTION :…. How Much ? 3. TEST ANSWER: ……. $6,000.00 4. AMOUNT ………. $6,000 USD 5.MTCN …..365-455-7357
They will be waiting to hear from you with the transfer charge payment of $50.00 today through Steam wallet card Or iTunes card $50.00
Be advice that $50 transfer charge is compulsory as they told me that is the only money you will pay until you receive your payment completely. Endeavor to E-mail your direct telephone number because you will call once the payment informations is sent to you,
Regards DR Lord Janny WhatsApp +229-97577135) Email:([email protected])
HTML Email
Dear Customer, Western Union Office DR Lord Janny
I want to inform you that we have already sent you $6000.00 US Dollars through Western union as we have been given the mandate to transfer your full over due payment total sum of $4.800.000.00 USD, via western union by the Ministry of Finance.I tried reaching you on phone to give you all the information on phone but I couldn’t get through yesterday,
So I decided to email you the MTCN and sender name so that you can pick up the $6000.00 to enable us send another $6000.00 today as you know we will be sending you $6000.00 only per day. And it was agreed that you will pay the transfer charge sum of $50 before the release of the payment to you.
Please pick up this information and locate any western union around to pick up the $6000.00 and call the Operation Manager DR PHILLIP HILLS because he is the person in charge of your payment, and he can send you another payment today once you contact him,
phone line Call +229-97577135) E-mail:([email protected]) contact him once you picked up the $6000.00 today.
Below is the western union information to pick up the $6000.00; which you will be receiving daily after you sent them their transfer charge of $50 and it will serve as re-confirmation of your payment file in their office.
Here is the Senders Information; 1. SENDER NAME:… charles donald 2. TEST QUESTION :…. How Much ? 3. TEST ANSWER: ……. $6,000.00 4. AMOUNT ………. $6,000 USD 5.MTCN …..365-455-7357
They will be waiting to hear from you with the transfer charge payment of $50.00 today through Steam wallet card Or iTunes card $50.00
Be advice that $50 transfer charge is compulsory as they told me that is the only money you will pay until you receive your payment completely. Endeavor to E-mail your direct telephone number because you will call once the payment informations is sent to you,
Regards DR Lord Janny WhatsApp +229-97577135) Email:([email protected])