Suspected spammer: [email protected]
Received by us: Thu, 8 May 2025 15:58:55 +0000 (UTC)
SpamAssasin rating: 7.2
Email analysis
This email is a clear attempt at a phishing scam, designed to extract personal information and potentially money from unsuspecting victims. Several indicators point to its fraudulent nature. Firstly, it employs a generic email address ([email protected]) rather than an official domain associated with a legitimate bank, which raises immediate suspicion. The salutation, “Attention: Rightful Sole Beneficiary,” is deliberately vague and impersonal, a tactic commonly used in spam emails to appeal to many recipients.
The premise—that the recipient is entitled to a large sum of money without any prior knowledge or interaction—is a classic scam trope. The email claims that a significant payment of $4.5 million is pending and emphasizes urgency, encouraging the recipient to act quickly without giving them time to think critically. Moreover, the request for sensitive personal information, including full name, address, and proof of identity, is a common strategy used by scammers to gain the victim’s trust and obtain information that can lead to identity theft.
Additionally, the inclusion of a contact person and phone numbers adds a veneer of legitimacy, yet the inconsistencies and faux professionalism (such as “Reconfirm your Position on this Matter with Immediate Effect”) are telltale signs that the email is not what it claims to be. Readers should remain vigilant, never respond to unsolicited emails promising financial gains or requesting personal information, and verify any suspicious messages through official channels before taking any action.
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
HTML Email
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