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Received by us: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 15:47:45 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 12.2
Email analysis
This email is a blatant scam known as an advance-fee fraud, where the sender attempts to con the recipient into paying a small fee to access a much larger sum of supposedly owed funds. Several key indicators highlight its fraudulent nature. First, it comes from a generic Gmail address ([email protected]) rather than a credible domain associated with a legitimate financial institution. The message targets the recipient with vague phrases like “Dear esteemed customer” instead of using a name, revealing it is likely a mass-produced email.
The supposed financial offer—access to a payment of $10.5 million—is implausible and typical of scams designed to lure individuals with the promise of ridiculous wealth. Additionally, the sender pressures the recipient to pay a $100 fee in the form of gift cards (Apple cards or Steam wallet cards), which is a common method used by scammers as it makes the funds nearly impossible to trace once sent. The emotional manipulation in phrases like “honestly I am just disappointed at your behaviors” and assurances of being “genuine and legitimate” serves to create urgency and trick victims into complying without skepticism.
Furthermore, the poor grammar and punctuation throughout the email, alongside the nonsensical phrasing, undermine any facade of professionalism that might be intended. It’s essential for individuals to remember that legitimate financial transactions will never require upfront payments through untraceable methods, such as gift cards. Always exercise caution when dealing with unsolicited offers or communications, and consider verifying any claims through official channels before taking action.
The email's subject was excessively long. For aesthetic reasons, we truncated it. The full version is reproduced below.
Mr.Richard T Weber (CEO) Director of Transfer Payment Leadership Department Pyramid Global Bank
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Dear esteemed customer,
Does it mean that you are no more interested in making the claim of your outstanding fund US$10.5 Million of yours which have successful channel to transfer to you But the only thing holding your fund right now is $100.00 but i don’t see the reason you have to keep silent on me, honestly I am just disappointed at your behaviors because you know that I cannot deceive you, Just pay the $100.00 and leave the rest for me watching me if I am telling you lies and with all due respect, if you really know that you are no more interested of making this claim of your outstanding fund of yours kindly update me now to cancel this Transfer since your negative thought does not allow you to believe on the reality so send me a declaration letter stated that you are no more interested in making the claim so that I will cancel the transfer.
What makes you think that you will not secure your fund and have Access of the fund as Beneficiary and you should know that I have made everything possible for you to receive this payment, so kindly go now to the Walmart and get me apple card of $100 or steam wallet so that the gate fee will be obtained to enable you receive this payment. Does it mean that you are internationally want to delay this matter and it has been long that I made the announcement of release of your fund which is ready to be with you so with all due respect I advise you to go now and send this fee immediately without any delay and update me because I want you to secure this fund as agreed and signed.
Your payments is already approval for you to receive it but the management here says that you must pay $100.00 for the Stamp and activation charge before you can receive the payment today, please go right now to the Walmart and get me iTunes card of $100 and i have assured you a time without number that this is genuine and legitimate. I swear If I fail to release your payment after you send the $100.00 as I promise don’t count on me again, I cannot fail you, I promise you don’t fear as soon as you send the $100.00 today, please leave the rest to me and see if I am lying to you because I cannot use my life swear because of $100.00, it is to show you that I am telling you the truth.
So, you are advised to go right now to Walmart and get me an apple card or steam wallet card for $100 so that I can proceed and get everything done. Asap I promise you as soon as I hear from you with the payment of a $100 apple card or steam wallet card. Today I shall send your pick-up information the same day you send the $100.00. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.
Yours faithfully, Mr.Richard T Weber (CEO) Director of Transfer Payment Leadership Department Pyramid Global Bank 4565 Waterloo Road Apt 271 Ellicott City, Maryland 21465,United States Email address ([email protected])
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Dear esteemed customer, Does it mean that you are no more interested in making the claim of your outstanding fund US$10.5 Million of yours which have successful channel to transfer to you But the only thing holding your fund right now is $100.00 but i don’t see the reason you have to keep silent on me, honestly I am just disappointed at your behaviors because you know that I cannot deceive you, Just pay the $100.00 and leave the rest for me watching me if I am telling you lies and with all due respect, if you really know that you are no more interested of making this claim of your outstanding fund of yours kindly update me now to cancel this Transfer since your negative thought does not allow you to believe on the reality so send me a declaration letter stated that you are no more interested in making the claim so that I will cancel the transfer.
What makes you think that you will not secure your fund and have Access of the fund as Beneficiary and you should know that I have made everything possible for you to receive this payment, so kindly go now to the Walmart and get me apple card of $100 or steam wallet so that the gate fee will be obtained to enable you receive this payment. Does it mean that you are internationally want to delay this matter and it has been long that I made the announcement of release of your fund which is ready to be with you so with all due respect I advise you to go now and send this fee immediately without any delay and update me because I want you to secure this fund as agreed and signed.
Your payments is already approval for you to receive it but the management here says that you must pay $100.00 for the Stamp and activation charge before you can receive the payment today, please go right now to the Walmart and get me iTunes card of $100 and i have assured you a time without number that this is genuine and legitimate. I swear If I fail to release your payment after you send the $100.00 as I promise don’t count on me again, I cannot fail you, I promise you don’t fear as soon as you send the $100.00 today, please leave the rest to me and see if I am lying to you because I cannot use my life swear because of $100.00, it is to show you that I am telling you the truth.
So, you are advised to go right now to Walmart and get me an apple card or steam wallet card for $100 so that I can proceed and get everything done. Asap I promise you as soon as I hear from you with the payment of a $100 apple card or steam wallet card. Today I shall send your pick-up information the same day you send the $100.00. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to serve your banking needs.
Yours faithfully, Mr.Richard T Weber (CEO) Director of Transfer Payment Leadership Department Pyramid Global Bank 4565 Waterloo Road Apt 271 Ellicott City, Maryland 21465,United States Email address ([email protected])