Suspected spammer: [email protected]
Received by us: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 12:05:39 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 11.6
Email analysis
This email is a clear example of a phishing scam, using fraudulent tactics to mislead the recipient into believing they are entitled to a large sum of money via an ATM card. Several red flags indicate its illegitimacy. Firstly, the email originates from a generic Gmail account ([email protected]) rather than an official United Bank for Africa (UBA) domain, which should always be a cause for concern. Moreover, the email addresses the recipient simply as “Dear Sir,” showing a lack of personalization that is typical of mass scam communications.
The message claims that an ATM card is due for delivery, purportedly linked to a financial transaction with both the Nigerian and United States governments—a claim that is highly suspect given the implausibility of such actions without prior verification or legitimate reason. Additionally, the email includes an alarming disclaimer advising the recipient to cease communication with anyone else, which is a manipulation tactic often used by scammers to isolate their victims.
The detailed request for personal information such as full name, address, and ID is another significant warning sign. Legitimate organizations will never ask for sensitive information in this manner. The extravagant claim of an ATM card with a value of $10.5 million and withdrawal limits of $9,000 per day is designed to entice and shock the recipient into providing the requested details without due caution. Readers are strongly advised to ignore such emails, refrain from responding or sharing personal information, and report suspicious messages to the appropriate authorities.
Plain text Email
Dear Sir,
Are you aware that there is an atm card due to be delivered to you? This atm card arises from a payment that is due to you and the United Bank for Africa UBA have been assigned to deliver this Atm Card to you by the Nigerian Government and United States Government.
You are to get back to me for further details as regards this atm card deliver that favor you and be notify that if you are not interested to receive it there will be no need for you to attend to this mail by responding back and you can only be advice to respond back if you are interested to push forward for the delivery of this atm card to you.
The pin code and instructions on how to use the card will be sent to you so when you get your parcel you will open it and then all other information is there to assist you to start making use of the card in any ATM MACHINE near you. However the tracking number of your package will be issued to you as soon as we receive your feedback.
You are hereby advised to stop any form of communication with every other person(s) if you have been in contact with any.
HERE ARE SOME DETAILS OF YOUR ATM CARD: You should not allow third parties to gain access to this information for your ATM Card safety.
ATM Card Number: (Strictly Confidential)
Security Pin Code: (Can’t Be Listed On Internet for Security Reason)
ATM Card value is: ($10.5 Million)
ATM Type: Master Card
Withdrawal per day: $9,000 USD
Please kindly reconfirm the following details below to avoid any wrong delivery.
1. Your Full Name:
2. Delivery Address:
3. Your direct Cell/Whatsapp Number:
4. A copy of your ID:
5. Your Nearest Airport:
6: Your Current Occupation
Waiting for your response.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Kenneth Yakubu
Director ATM Department
United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA)
HTML Email
DearSir,
Areyou aware that there is an atm card due to be delivered to you? This atm cardarises from a payment that is due to you and the United Bank for Africa UBAhave been assigned to deliver this Atm Card to you by the Nigerian Governmentand United States Government.
Youare to get back to me for further details as regards this atm card deliver thatfavor you and be notify that if you are not interested to receive it there willbe no need for you to attend to this mail by responding back and you can onlybe advice to respond back if you are interested to push forward for thedelivery of this atm card to you.
Thepin code and instructions on how to use the card will be sent to you so whenyou get your parcel you will open it and then all other information is there toassist you to start making use of the card in any ATM MACHINE near you. Howeverthe tracking number of your package will be issued to you as soon as we receiveyour feedback.
Youare hereby advised to stop any form of communication with every other person(s)if you have been in contact with any.
HEREARE SOME DETAILS OF YOUR ATM CARD: You should not allow third parties to gainaccess to this information for your ATM Card safety.
ATMCard Number: (Strictly Confidential)
SecurityPin Code: (Can’t Be Listed On Internet for Security Reason)
ATMCard value is: ($10.5 Million)
ATMType: Master Card
Withdrawalper day: $9,000 USD
Pleasekindly reconfirm the following details below to avoid any wrong delivery.
1.Your Full Name:
2.Delivery Address:
3.Your direct Cell/Whatsapp Number:
4.A copy of your ID:
5.Your Nearest Airport:
6:Your Current Occupation
Waitingfor your response.
Yoursfaithfully,
Mr.Kenneth Yakubu
DirectorATM Department
UnitedBank for Africa Plc (UBA)