Any info on this?

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Not having a problem with NIS. However, I received an email (see below) and I doubt its veracity. I'd like to find out what it's all about but don't know where to check. Just the wording is an alarm. But I'm curious.

I did a Norton Safe Search on the email address and there is a David Durn who is a Solicitor in England. I also did a search on the sender Ellen Ales and there is an Ellen Ales who was involved in a DOJ lawsuit back in 2013.

Does anyone have any ideas on where to check this out? If this is not legitimate, whom would I report it to?

This is the email

XXXX, XXXXX - OALJ <xxxx.xxxxx@dol.gov>

11:40 AM (1 hour ago)

to

I hope this email finds you well I am Mrs. Jacqueline Mars do not be bothered as to why you have been contacted your for this and its genuine, as it has been authenticated from a pure motive. I write you in regards to the donation I intend to make you a beneficiary. I intend to cede it out for your benefit and others around your community. I already inform my attorney and I will want you to get in touch with him for further details and directives that you will need to follow. Kindly write him on email (xxxxx.xxxx@hotmail.com).

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You are most welcome!!

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Thanks for your replies = SoulAsylum and SendOfJive.

I had no intention of opening it or clicking on any link. The English is what sent the red flag up as well as the "donation". I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer, but I'm not a butter knife either.

I think I might send a warning to my email contacts and maybe post a warning on Face Book. I have a few that would be stupid enough to fall for it.

Again, Thanks for your help.

 

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For being the American heiress to the Mars Candy fortune, her English is surprisingly bad.  Never trust an email authenticated from a pure motive.

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Scam. Delete the message @boongsong. The email address is Department Of Labor, I don't think anyone there would be wanting to make a donation to anyone.