Email-Scam

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How likely is it that your friend’s phone is not working?

This email has been circulating:
From: Jane Doe <JD612@sbcglobal.net>
Date: April 17, 2020 at 6:57:05 AM PDT
Subject: Catch Up.Jane
Reply-To: Jane Doe <JDt6122@gmail.com>

How are you? I need a favor from you. I’m Unavailable On Phone, Kindly let me know if you are online. Awaiting your response.
Thanks
Jane.

Look carefully and you will notice that the from email address is different from the reply-to address. If you were to reply, you would be asked to send a gift card.

How likely is it that your friend’s phone is not working? DELETE THE EMAIL!

~~ NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO CHANGE THE PASSWORD FOR YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT ~~ This will make it harder for someone to steal your email account.

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