The below email history shows the very tricky way in which a scammer can try to extract money from businesses.
They obviously have some info on the business. The name of the person used is the name of a company director, but the email is a little different.
(Names and emails changed for privacy)
From: Rowen Fenton [mailto:rowen@brestplne.co]
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2017 10:15 a.m.
To: Jonna Nathaniel
Subject: RE: Quick Question
See transfer information below. Kindly transfer NZD $20,115.20
Commonwealth Bank
166 Balo St,
Moree NSW 2400, Australia
A/C: 10145409
BSB: 062-674
Credit To: Julia Saunders
90 Dandaloo St,
Trangie NSW 2823, Australia
This is for Professional fees. I will have back up paperwork ready for you in due course. Send me a confirmation note when payment is made.
Regards,
Rowen
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On Wed, 25 Jan, 2017 at 10:10 AM, Jonna Nathaniel <jonna@brestpine.co.nz> wrote:
To: Rowen Fenton
So who would you like me to do a transfer to and how much???
Jonna
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From: Rowen Fenton [mailto:rowen@brestplne.co]
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2017 10:03 a.m.
To: Jonna Nathaniel
Subject: RE: Quick Question
No I assume not?
Regards,
Rowen
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On Wed, 25 Jan, 2017 at 9:56 AM, Jonna Nathaniel <jonna@brestpine.co.nz> wrote:
To: Rowen Fenton
No I assume not…
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From: Rowen Fenton [mailto:rowen@brestplne.co]
Sent: Wednesday, 25 January 2017 9:43 a.m.
To: Jonna Nathaniel
Subject: Quick Question
Jonna,
Are you available to set up and approve a transfer payment?
Regards,
Rowen
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