Back to Examples
SUSPICIOUSRisk Level: 6/10

Generic SEO/web service scam using vague claims about website errors to generate leads and harvest information.

MEDIUM ConfidenceData Harvesting

Email Details

From
user@example.com (anonymized)
Subject
Site Errors Found
Date
January 22, 2026

Key Findings

  • Cold outreach claiming website errors without specifying the website or errors

  • Vague request designed to elicit engagement ("reply OK - SEND") which is a classic social engineering tactic

  • Sender uses personal Gmail account but claims professional web design services

  • Generic message template commonly used in SEO/web service scams

Detailed Analysis

This email exhibits characteristics of a common SEO/web service scam where attackers send generic messages claiming to have found "errors" on websites to generate leads and potentially harvest information. The sender uses a personal Gmail account but references a professional domain in the unsubscribe link, creating an inconsistency typical of low-effort scam operations.

The message is deliberately vague, not specifying which website has errors or what those errors are, which is a red flag since legitimate web professionals would provide specific details. The email employs social engineering by requesting a simple response ("OK - SEND") to hook the recipient into further engagement. This is a common tactic to confirm active email addresses and initiate longer scam sequences that may eventually request payment for unnecessary services, access to websites for "fixes," or personal/business information.

While the technical infrastructure appears legitimate (established domain, clean reputation), the content and approach are consistent with mass-distributed lead generation scams targeting website owners.

Recommended Actions

  • Do not respond to this email or engage with the sender

  • Mark as spam to help train email filters and protect other users

  • If you are concerned about actual website errors, use legitimate web analysis tools or contact a verified web professional directly

Get this level of protection for every email

ForwardToSafety analyzes every suspicious email with AI-powered detection to keep you safe from phishing attacks.

View Pricing Plans