I get scamming emails

This is the first email I got when I woke up this morning (yes, it was early). I’ve left the sender’s address in because this is so clearly a scam. And I’m wondering who would be dumb enough to fall for this. It purports to be from the Secretary-General of the UN! But you can … Continue reading I get scamming emails

Feb 10, 2025 - 20:08
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I get scamming emails
This is the first email I got when I woke up this morning (yes, it was early). I’ve left the sender’s address in because this is so clearly a scam. And I’m wondering who would be dumb enough to fall for this. It purports to be from the Secretary-General of the UN! But you can bet your hat that there will be at least on credulous sap who wants half a million dollars.
From: Antonio
To: Jerry Coyne
​Mon 2/10/2025 3:55 AM
Hi,

The United-Nations received a report of scam against you and other-British/US and Asia citizens.Your Email ID was among those that was scammed as listed by the UN Financial Intelligent Unit,For the above reason the UN is Donating the Sum of $[500.000.00] as Compensation for your loss.

You are also required to Choose one option below.

(1) [Bank to Bank Transfer]
(2) [Atm Master Card]
(3) [Western-Union]

make your choice  and get back to us for your Payment ASAP

Contact person.
António Guterres
info@sommariamente.it

Regards,
Mr António Guterres