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I have instructed my secretary Mr.Chidon Son to release some funds in a Cashier cheque to you!!!
chidonson03@gmail.com


Scam Email received June 23, 2018 from m_jonathan62@yahoo.com

chidonson03@gmail.com
chidonson03@gmail.com
Email From:

m_jonathan62@yahoo.com

Subject:

I have instructed my secretary Mr.Chidon Son to release some funds in a Cashier cheque to you!!!

Other emails used:

chidonson03@gmail.com, chidonson03@gmail.com

Email Subject:

I have instructed my secretary Mr.Chidon Son to release some funds in a Cashier cheque to you!!!


I have instructed my secretary Mr.Chidon Son to release some funds in a Cashier cheque to you!!! – chidonson03@gmail.com


Attention Please!!!Dear I have instructed my secretary Mr.Chidon Son,to release some funds in a Cashier cheque to you.Write him through his Email:( chidonson03@gmail.com ) and forward your details to him. 1. Full Name: 2. Country:.. 3. Delivery Address:. 4. Telephone:./Occupation.. 5. Your Age/Sex. Mrs Maria Jonathan chidonson03@gmail.com

The above email is a scam. If you still think is legitimate, but you’re still concerned, then follow these steps:

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How to check if you received a scam email

  1. Google the details.

    Do a Google search for the persons name/company name that the email has come from.

  2. Confirm the details.

    Visit their website and look for a phone number or email address. Search for the website yourself. Do not assume the details in the email are valid.

  3. Confirm using the information you have found

    Using the details you have researched, call or email the business and ask them to verify the information within the email.

  4. Check if the email has been sent to multiple people

    Google snippets of the email text to see if the same format has been used in the past. eg “Army officer from Syria but now living with the United Nations on asylum”

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