Phishing Email RAM Scam

Phishing Email RAM Scam

Phishing is a type of social engineering attack often used to steal user data, including login credentials and credit card numbers. It occurs when an attacker, masquerading as a trusted entity, dupes a victim into opening an email, instant message, or text message.
(credit to https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/phishing-attack-scam/)

The email reads:

Hi,

We have received a parcel from outside our department addressed to your local address.

Unfortunately, the sender did not pay the shipment fees.

Therefore, we kindly request some of your time to complete the required payment of $3.99 ZAR.

Here are the details of your shipment

• Sender Location : 410 Terry Ave N, Seattle 98109, USA
• Package Weight : 171 g
• Package Name : Apple – iPhone 15 Pro Max (5G) 256 Go, Titane bleu
• Company Sender : Amazon Inc

Your package tracking number is : 817107374757****

Emails sent from: RAM <ram@magister.co.za>

For starters, we never use RAM Couriers!
Secondly, DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING OR OPEN ANY ATTACHMENTS!