How Do You Identify Spoof/Phishing Emails, To Protect Yourself From Identity Theft?
There are two kinds I have encountered and engaged in conversation with while taking care to protect myself. 1. They usually come from African countries and the sender is usually a young woman identifying herself as the holder of a large fortune in some bank in Europe – mostly Switzerland. She will also attach a photo or two of her looking her attractive best. She will ask for help in getting the money transfereed to her through your account as she is facing danger within her own country. They usually offer 25% of the fortune to you for help in getting the monies transfered to your account. 2. The other type is from a business man somewhere in Far East asking for help in collecting receivables from th US or Europe through your account. They will offer upto 25% commission for your services. The sums involved will be large. In both the cases the parties leave the door open to you for misappropriating their monies. All they need is your bank account details so that they can arrange for tr
