Sales Contract Email Scam

After cybersecurity researchers analyzed the 'Sales Contract' emails, they determined that the emails are distributed as part of a phishing tactic that aims to acquire sensitive information from recipients. The emails contain an attachment that redirects users to a dedicated phishing website.

To trick recipients, the scam emails are masked as a sales contract letter from the Sea Map Group. Therefore, caution must be exercised when receiving emails from unknown sources and especially when they contain attachments. It is always advisable to verify the authenticity of such emails and attachments before downloading or clicking on any links.

Do not Trust the Claims of the Sales Contract Scam Emails

The phishing emails impersonate a sales representative named Bohdan Danilo, who is purportedly associated with the Sea Map Group. The misleading messages then request recipients to review a PDF document that supposedly contains a trial order before proceeding to arrange a sales contract accordingly.

Furthermore, the phishing emails seek to obtain the FOBa price and lead time for production while also stating that the best-selling price is needed since they are evaluating offers from other companies. The fraudulent messages also contain a hyperlink that leads to a fake login page that's designed to deceive users into providing their sensitive information.

The fake page contains a message claiming that the PDF file is protected by AdobeDoc® Security, urging users to enter their email and password to access the document. However, entering the requested information and clicking on the 'View PDF Document' button does not provide access to the document. Instead, it results in compromising the user's sensitive information.

Cybercriminals can use the email address and password entered on the fake page to gain access to the victim's email account, along with other accounts that use the same login credentials. Once they have gained access, cybercriminals can steal the victim's personal and financial information or use this access to conduct further phishing attacks on the victim and their contacts. As such, it is urgent to exercise caution when receiving emails from unknown sources, especially those that request sensitive information or have suspicious attachments or hyperlinks.

Users Should be Aware of the Typical Signs of Misleading Emails

Phishing emails are fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information from users. These emails often contain deceptive links or attachments that lead users to fake login pages or malware-infected downloads. To spot phishing email attempts, users should look out for certain indicators.

One indicator is the sender's email address. Phishing emails typically use email addresses that are suchlike to but not exactly the same as the legitimate organization's email address. Users should verify the sender's email address by checking if it is spelled correctly and if it matches the domain of the organization it claims to be from.

Another indicator is the content of the email. Phishing emails often contain urgent or threatening language that prompts users to take immediate action. They also may contain requests for sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card numbers. Users should be wary of emails that ask for such information, especially if they are from unknown or unverified senders.

The appearance of the email also is an indicator of a phishing attempt. Phishing emails may contain spelling or grammatical errors or have a different design or logo from the legitimate organization. Users should also check for suspicious links or attachments and hover over links to see if they lead to a legitimate website or a fake one.

Overall, users should be cautious when receiving emails from unknown senders, especially those that contain urgent requests for sensitive information or have suspicious links or attachments. They should verify the sender's email address, check the content and appearance of the email, and try not to access any links or download any attachments that appear suspicious.