Jim Stevenson – business marketing technology

I received this email from Mr Atkins. Obviously it’s a scam a variation on the Nigerian 419 scam. The original email came from Hong Kong email address with the reply email address to Portugal.

Worryingly does this put Scotland in the same category as Nigeria now?

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Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Alfred Atkins, an executive staff of a bank in Scotland, UK. I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount to a designated bank account of your choice. For your support (morally, financially etc.), you will have 45% share of the total amount after concluding the transfer. Kindly reply me at alatkinz@megamail.pt, and call at +447045738816 stating your interest, and I shall send you the details and necessary procedure with which to make the transfer. I anxiously await your response.

Regards,
Mr. Atkins