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Scamming - Fraud
The fake email from louzia@banheraw.com below, which claims the recipient's account has ben selected to receive a reward, is a scam. The scammers behind the fake email are attempting to trick their potential victims into sending them personal and financial information.
Appointment: RE: You may have been busy at the moment opening calendar - from GMXSubject:You may have been busy at the momentOf:Kaspar Frucht - louzia@banheraw.comToday at 1:19 pm we tried to call you, but unfortunately we couldn't reach anyone. Maybe you were busy at the moment or you just didn't recognize our number. So we would just like to try again this way with an email.Your gmx.de account (email address) recently selected to receive a reward for your continued loyalty. To make sure we are in touch with the right person, we want you to answer four short questions on the following website. It won't take more than two minutes.We would ask you mustermann to check what we have prepared hereStay healthy!Thank you and best regardsKaspar FruchtGMX.de
Appointment: RE: You may have been busy at the moment opening calendar - from GMX
Subject:
You may have been busy at the moment
Of:
Kaspar Frucht - louzia@banheraw.com
Today at 1:19 pm we tried to call you, but unfortunately we couldn't reach anyone. Maybe you were busy at the moment or you just didn't recognize our number. So we would just like to try again this way with an email.
Your gmx.de account (email address) recently selected to receive a reward for your continued loyalty. To make sure we are in touch with the right person, we want you to answer four short questions on the following website. It won't take more than two minutes.
We would ask you mustermann to check what we have prepared here
Stay healthy!
Thank you and best regards
Kaspar Frucht
GMX.de
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I received one saying "Dear Mr./Mrs(my surname)After your most recent visit and purchase, your account level has gone up to: New Membership level (my email address): "GOLD"By reaching your new membership level, you've also been awarded 5000 membership points. Redeem your points before they expire.Redeem your points today (my name) Have a great weekend,Gerry HendersonAmber MacDonoghMarketing and account services Tesco will never send you an unsolicited e-mail asking for your password, credit card details or account information"I removed my name surname and email address for security reasons
Received the below.. took my name out.Dear Even though it is quite late on a Sunday, I felt obligated to reach out to you about this matter. Unfortunately, I must inform you that today is the last chance for you to prepare your Happy New year gift box. We have chosen you for a little surprise almost 2 weeks ago and I have already tried to contact you several times.My colleague Terry (freight department) told me that there are 2 other people nominated for a gift. If you do not respond, they will receive the gift that is still reserved for you.You can prevent this by confirming here. Nominated winners:Bill MartinRaine Lawrie WestJennifer Roy Have a great weekend,Gerry HendersonAmber MacDonogh Tesco will never send you an unsolicited e-mail asking for your password, credit card details or account information.
I received this in Spain today from the same email address claiming to be from a supermarket again saying a reward is to be collected!:Estimado Sr./Sra. ORiordan,Desafortunadamente, debo informarles que hoy es la última oportunidad para que preparen su caja de regalo de Feliz Año Nuevo. Los hemos elegido para una pequeña sorpresa hace casI 2 semanas y ya he intentado contactarlos varias veces.MI colega Terry (departamento de transporte) me dijo que hay otras 2 personas nominadas para un regalo. SI no respondes, ellos recibirán el regalo que aún está reservado para ti.Puede evitarlo confirmando aquí.
I have received one in German, yours in Spanish, what is the link in the email? the same is a phishing
