Original Phishing Message
Subject: INSTRUMENTS FOR MUSIC AND CAMERA GIVEAWAY {+1 737 386-1596}
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Text of Phishing Message
Subject: INSTRUMENTS FOR MUSIC AND CAMERA GIVEAWAY {+1 737 386-1596}
Hello,
Mrs. Lu is relocating and wants to give away her late husband’s musical instruments to interested students or staff. The instruments available are:
- DJI Mavic Air Fly Mor Combo w/ extras
- Violin – (Yamaha AV7-44SG)
- Leica q3 Like New
- C1 Baby Grand Piano (Can fit in door size)
- Guitar – (Eric Clapton’s Martin OOO-42)
If you are interested in any of these items, please contact Mrs. Lu by texting her private phone number displayed on the message subject above or via her email ( LuBernice[@]outlook[.]com). However, do note that you will be responsible for the delivery fees for the item. You can send your address and shipping fee to Mrs. Lu, and she will consult her movers to deliver the items to your listed address.
*CONTACT INFO IS DISPLAYED ON THE MESSAGE TITLE
Please note that the items are completely free, but there is no pickup option due to Mrs. Lu’s current situation. The shipping fee will depend on your location and will range from $100 to $500.
NOTE: THIS IS A ONE TIME MESSAGE ( ENSURE TO TAKE A SCREENSHOT TO SAVE).