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Email phishing examples by country
Why this article exists
The site is currently weighted toward SMS. Rampart also needs email content because phishing often starts in the inbox.
This can become a hub article with regional cards linking into country blog sections.
US examples
Human story:
"My child was scared because an email said someone had installed a virus and watched him through his phone."
Mexico examples
- SAT irregularity email
- Fake CFDI or factura email
- Fake bank alert from BBVA, Santander, Citibanamex
- Paquetería email with fake delivery fee
Human story:
"El correo traía el RFC correcto y un XML adjunto. Eso fue lo que lo hizo sentirse real."
Canada examples
- CRA refund email
- Interac e Transfer phishing
- Canada Post delivery fee
- Bank fraud alert
- French Quebec specific Revenu Québec phishing
Human story:
"The Interac email said the transfer would expire in thirty minutes. It used the bank color and my first name."
Brazil examples
- Boleto falso
- Fake bank security email
- Correios customs fee
- Pix QR Code payment request
Human story:
"O boleto parecia igual ao do fornecedor. Só o beneficiário tinha mudado."
UAE examples
- Bank OTP phishing
- Emirates Post delivery fee
- Fake visa or residency notice
- Fake police or fine payment email
Human story:
"The email said the fine would double in 24 hours. The logo looked real enough."
CTA
Rampart is being built to warn across SMS and email, because scams do not respect inbox boundaries.
Read more: /us/blog/what-is-rampart-sms-email-scam-filter/
If an email feels unusually personal because it uses your name, family, company, bank, invoice, or timing, read the spear phishing guide.
Sources
- Security Engine local research files for US, MX, CA, BR, UAE
- CISA phishing guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/avoiding-social-engineering-and-phishing-attacks
- Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/