Short change scams email

Here's an example of a short change scam email:

Subject: Urgent: Overpayment on Recent Purchase

Dear [Name],

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that we have processed your recent purchase of [item] and it has been shipped out to you. However, we have noticed that there was an overpayment made on your order.

Our records show that you paid [amount] for the item, but the correct price is [correct price]. We would like to refund the difference of [amount] back to you.

To process the refund, we need you to provide us with your bank account information so that we can deposit the funds directly into your account.

Please find the refund details below:

• Refund amount: [amount]
• Refund method: Bank transfer
• Bank account information: [insert fake bank account information]

Please confirm your bank account information by replying to this email. We will then process the refund immediately.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Best regards, [Name]

This email is trying to trick the recipient into providing their bank account information by claiming that there was an overpayment on a recent purchase. The scammer is trying to get the recipient to confirm their bank account information so that they can steal their money.

Red flags to watch out for:

• The email is trying to create a sense of urgency by claiming that the refund needs to be processed immediately.
• The email is asking for sensitive information such as bank account information.
• The email is not addressing the recipient by their actual name, but rather using a generic greeting.
• The email is not providing a clear and concise explanation of the refund process.

If you receive an email like this, do not respond to it and do not provide any sensitive information. Instead, contact the company directly using a phone number or email address you know is legitimate to verify the authenticity of the email.