Police Advisory: Financial Offer Scam Email
The Bermuda Police Service Financial Crime Unit have issued an advisory of another online scam which is circulating locally.
A spokesman said, “The public is reminded to remain vigilant regarding any unsolicited correspondence. Also, we urge those receiving similar e-mail messages from unknown individuals not to give out any personal information or banking details. If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is! If still in doubt, feel free to contact the Financial Crime Unit on 295-0011.”
The text of the fraudulent email, as provided by the Police, is below:
Dear X,
A descent Financial Firm in UK is in search of a Broker in Bermuda.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Receiving Money on our behalf, from our clients in the Bermuda and Sending it to us as will be instructed.
REQUIREMENT
1. Must be a resident in the Bermuda
2. Should not have any criminal record
3. Must have a valid ID
REMUNERATION
1. 5% of every fund you receive on our behalf.
2. Monthly payment of 10,000 USD (payable on the 28th of each month)
If you are interested and you possess all the required criteria, please
contact meRegards
Andre Gillick
gilick.andre@gmail.com
I’ll give everyone a tip when it comes to identifying fraud emails.
No one will ever contact you from any email account ending in but not limited to,(@yahoo.com, @hotmail.com, @gmail.com).
With these accounts, you will automatically tell that this is fraud.
Please people, stop falling for these scams and remain vigilant and keep your finger on the delete key.
Anyone falling for one of these scams is usually one of two things: stupid or greedy, and often a combination of both.