Below is the text from an email I recently received. I think it shows the sophistication of phishing attacks. Notice how it is addressed specifically to me (although they got my first and last name reversed) and have a phone number from when I used to live in Arizona. Notice also that the body of the email is also customized to me with the “A.Prince” reference. Mail Merge Phishing attacks are really quite easy to do but add a huge level of perceived legitimacy for many recipients. Beware of these…
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Dear Prince Kevin,
480-964-5722
I am Mrs Russell-Cox, the CM of SNS Fiduciary in the NETHERLANDS.
There is an account belonging to the Late A.Prince which i will want to discuss with you about and it has some form of relationship with you going by the similarity in the surname.
I am at the moment in the UK undergoing a Financial Engineering course please email or call me in respect to this. ITS URGENT.
Regards,
Shirley Russell-cox
Tel:+44-120-223-3866