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Western Union Phishing Scam
One of the rare scams targeting Western Union, scammer seems to be more after the personal particulars at this stage.
Dear Sir/Madam,
There is an issue with the WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER in the amount of
$200,000.00 USDdirected in cash credited to file KTU/9023118308/03, at the
owner of this email address.
The International Monetary Fund contacted us for your compensation a couple of
hours ago due to your allocated security code.
They said that they choose to send it to an email address instead of a name. We
are unable to complete a transfer directed at an email address, so we require
some more information in order to complete this transfer.
FULL NAME:——————————
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS:——————————–
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:———————————–
OCCUPATION:————————————————–
MARITAL STATUS——————————————–
AGE:—————————————-
In order to resolve this problem, please email via Western Union Solicitors Fund
Verification Department: wumt.ng147@live.com
As soon as this information is received, and you have compliedwith the
requirements of payment of the western union charges, payment will be made to
your nominated bank account or at the counter directly from The Western Union
Transferring Bank.
When emailing, please use reference number 250-147 for our mutual convenience.
THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER, OFFICE NIGERIA BRANCH.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mark James.
Western Union Payments
Not sure on where to report this to. Any readers care to comment?
Western Union Phishing Scam
One of the rare scams targeting Western Union, scammer seems to be more after the personal particulars at this stage.
Dear Sir/Madam,
There is an issue with the WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER in the amount of
$200,000.00 USDdirected in cash credited to file KTU/9023118308/03, at the
owner of this email address.
The International Monetary Fund contacted us for your compensation a couple of
hours ago due to your allocated security code.
They said that they choose to send it to an email address instead of a name. We
are unable to complete a transfer directed at an email address, so we require
some more information in order to complete this transfer.
FULL NAME:——————————
FULL CONTACT ADDRESS:——————————–
MOBILE PHONE NUMBER:———————————–
OCCUPATION:————————————————–
MARITAL STATUS——————————————–
AGE:—————————————-
In order to resolve this problem, please email via Western Union Solicitors Fund
Verification Department: wumt.ng147@live.com
As soon as this information is received, and you have compliedwith the
requirements of payment of the western union charges, payment will be made to
your nominated bank account or at the counter directly from The Western Union
Transferring Bank.
When emailing, please use reference number 250-147 for our mutual convenience.
THE MANAGEMENT OF WESTERN UNION MONEY TRANSFER, OFFICE NIGERIA BRANCH.
Sincerely,
Mr. Mark James.
Western Union Payments
Not sure on where to report this to. Any readers care to comment?
