Investment Opportunity
High risk Category: Investment
Arrives via: Email
Pretends to be: Business Owner
Why this matters
Creates a sense of excitement
Example scam message (do not click)
From: Peggy Chan <peg00023@utexas.edu> Subject: Attn: winner What it claims: Hello, I trust you are doing well? I have a business of $27.6 million, I need your help to succeed in this business. My proposal includes a detailed outline of the business idea, 50% each mutual benefit. I am certain that this partnership will be lucrative and successful. I would appreciate the opportunity to tell you more about this proposal further at your earliest respond. Best regards, Peggy.
What the scammer wants you to do
- Reply to the email. Think carefully: why would Peggy, an unknown person, be reaching out to YOU?!
Red flags to look for
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What you should do instead
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How to protect yourself in future
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Report a similar scam
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