Inheritance scams
Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang. ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.com
Scam Email received June 19, 2018 from williamswilliams009@yahoo.com
Email From:
williamswilliams009@yahoo.com
Subject:
Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang.
Other emails used:
ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.com, ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.com
Email Subject:
Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang.
Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang. – ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.com
Dear, I am Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang from Düsseldorf, Germany. I&m a 69-year-old widow,suffering from a long term illness (Cancer of the Lungs). I want to donate a huge amount of US$2.5Million through you, for the less privilege, widows and orphanages. I&ll be glad to read from you soonest, for more details. Many thanks, Mrs. Ursula Wolfgang. ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.com ursla.wolfgang@hotmail.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
- Google the details.
Do a Google search for the persons name/company name that the email has come from.
- 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.
- 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.
- Check if the email has been sent to multiple people
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