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Many of us get scary e-mails that may "threaten" us somehow or ask for money or want us to click a link or open a file.  Just don't do it.

#1 -  Is it Legit?

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​From: no-reply <ejfhtdta@reidosesquentadores.pt>
Subject: Eviction warning #118377150

Dear tenant,

We are contacting you on behalf of our valued customer, Tanego Real Estate Group. They informed us that the apartment sub-owner hasn`t been paying the sum he were supposed to during last 3 months.
In accordance to to the contract terms § 5.7, we are going to use the right for an immediate eviction of current tenant and to return the property to it`s previous owner.

However, we understand all the complicity of your situation and would give you a chance not to be responsible for other people violations.
You can file a complaint using the form attached and forward it to debt@stacollect.com.

Existing leasing contract #118377069 between Tanego and the landlord may also be found by the next link: Application Form

Regards,
Capital Collections LLC

NOT Legit!

Indications the message is fake:
  • The e-mail claims to be from Capital Collections LLC, but  uses two e-mail addresses with seemingly unrelated domain names.  The message was sent from @reidosesquentadores.pt and a completed form is to be sent to @stacollect.com.
  • The message does not mention specifics, such as the name of the realty property in question.  Given details sound impressive, but are not immediately verifiable.
  • A need for immediate action, the threat of eviction.
  • The reader is encouraged to open an attached zip file or click on a link.
  • Grammatical errors and awkwardly-constructed phases indicate a non-professional writer who possibly doesn't speak English as a primary language.

#2 - Here is another

From: Dr. Garett Muse <headofschool301@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 9:01 AM
Subject: Follow Up
 
Are you available ?  

From: Dr. Garett Muse <headofschool301@gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 9:08 AM
Subject: Re: Follow Up
 
OK. I'm in a meeting right now,  that's why i'm contacting you through here. I should have call you instead of mailing you but phones are not allowed to be use during meeting, I really don't know when the meeting will be rounding up but i will be back in school before the faculty meeting at 2;20pm,  i want you to help me out on something very important right away.

From: Dr. Garett Muse <headofschool301@gmail.com> 
Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: Follow Up

Ok, can you  help me get an iTunes Gift Card from the store right now, i will surely reimburse  you back immediately am out of the meeting. I need to send it to someone right now and it very important.

Indications this is a scam:
  • The sender name is presented as "Dr. Garett Muse".  For an official district e-mail address, the name would be formatted as "Muse, Garett D".
  • The sender address is headofschool301@gmail.com, not an @graniteschools.org address.
  • A vague initial message, "Are you available ?"
  • Odd phrasing and improper punctuation/capitalization indicate possible use of English as a second language.
  • Strange logic.  If he's stuck in a meeting where he can't use a phone, how is he sending the e-mail?  Why can't he just order the iTunes gift card himself?
  • Vague details about why he needs the gift card, who it's for, and why it's important.
  • Recipient is not someone who would typically handle this type of request from the supposed sender.

#3... another!

I hope you can figure this one out!
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postmaster?  .com - Neither are correct.  Delete it and move on.  Opening an "Outlook item" could cause damage to your Outlook and steal your contacts!

What should you do if get these

What if you DID respond

  • NEVER purchase anything for someone else
  • Block the sender
  • Delete it
  • Move on.
  • Perhaps WARN who it implies whom it is from.
    ​(For instance if it says it is from the principal Warn the principal that you got it and he can warn others that they may get it.)
  • I send these to our IT peeps and they can sometimes block it to our whole company.
  • Expect MORE and similar junk mail.
  • Change your password.
  • Move on.
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