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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!

Netflix Account On Hold Phishing Scam

You receive an email with the subject: Netflix Account On Hold The email reads: Please update your payment details! Hi Dear, We're having some trouble with your current billing information. Would you like to retry running your card again? information is below. RETRY PAYMENT (with a link) Email sent from: Netflix <support@online-netflix.com> PLEASE NOTE: the email contains a malicious link that will steal your data when clicked! DO NOT CLICK ANY LINK and DO NOT REPLY! Simply block and report the emails! "A malicious URL is a link created with the purpose of promoting scams, attacks, and frauds. When clicked on, malicious URLs can download ransomware, lead to phishing or spear-phishing emails, or cause other forms of cybercrime." ~ (credit: https://www.clearnetwork.com/malicious-urls)