Monday, June 23, 2014

Uncle...who are you?

It's been awhile since I've posted to this blog, but after opening my school email, I encounter the following phishing scam.  OMG!  Do people really fall for this?  Who on earth is this? 

Hello,

How are you and your family? I hope you are all doing fine. I have been contacting you for the past few months on how to get your late uncle's estate across to you but I have never heard from you. The good news is that his bank has agreed to release everything in their possession to you once you are able to provide the necessary document.

He has a large amount in his bank account and the bank want you to come forward with some vital documents I will guide you on how to get it done as soon as possible. Please reconfirm the following information listed below to me immediately.

Name
Current Address
Contact numbers
Occupation

The amount they told me is about 15.2 million and it would be released to you within 10 working days according to the director and I working to make sure you receive it within the same period. I await your immediate response.

Regards,

Barrister Michael S.