You have all seen this but maybe you didn’t know it was a scam like so many others perpetrated over the Internet each and every day. This is the unsolicited business offer that drops into your email inbox from somebody you don’t know from overseas.
With titles like From China Business Offer, or Quick Money Business Deal, be wary of these job or business offers. They are trying to prey on the tens of thousands of people who are currently out of work or find themselves underemployed and looking for extra money. Many of these people may be applying online for new employment and may not screen their emails closely enough.
Most of these scams deal with the transfer of money or goods. All of them once the details are hashed out involve you giving up your personal details including bank account numbers. Do not accept money on behalf of anyone for any reason over the Internet under such a scenario.
Some examples of these email offers include:
Hello,
I want to solicit your attention to recieve money on my behalf. I will send you the full details and more information about myself and the funds.My personal email is: xin_sheng001@yahoo.com.cn
Thank you
If you get any emails like the one above IT IS A SCAM. Do not reply to such offers – just delete the email and move on. If you have already replied and are accepting cheques or transfers of money to your account you best contact your bank immediately and explain everything to them in full. Keep any correspondence between you and the scammer for evidence.