$25M Scam Tied to BMW, Chevrolet & Amarillo Airport Uncovered

We've seen a rash of scams hit the area recently. The latest scam in Amarillo, Texas, involves BMW, Chevrolet, and Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport.

As is the case with most scams, the goal is to separate you from your hard-earned money and to possibly gather some of your private information. Here is what you need to be on the lookout for.

How the Scam Begins

According to information that was released by Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport, the scam starts with an email. This email promises you a life-changing payday.

The total amount the victim is promised is a whopping $25 million. It's an eye-watering amount of money that doesn't exist.

Supposedly, it comes from U.S. Customs and Border Control, and this fund that is somehow attached to BMW and Chevrolet Truck has been stopped. All that needs to happen to get that early retirement fund is for the victim to pay up.

Instructions are given that the individual must pay a fee of $500 for the final signing, of what isn't specified, and then the money will be delivered.

Red Flags to Watch For

There are so many red flags in this supposed letter. One is the entity named Chevrolet Truck. It isn't just Chevrolet, and it isn't the proper plural form of the word. It's just Truck.

Another indication that things might not be on the up and up is the fact that the letter looks like it was created using royalty-free clipart. It looks like junk mail or a Sunday morning newsletter from a small rural church.

There's the obvious requirement of a substantial payment before funds that supposedly belong to you are released to you. This is a classic scam that just changes faces once in a while.

There's also the whole last paragraph of the letter where they basically pinky promise that this isn't a scam or illegal in any way.

Why It’s Nearly Impossible To Be Real

Scammers are getting more creative in the way they target potential victims. If it sounds too good to be true, it is. There's a good chance you would already be expecting a $25 million windfall. Rarely do those things ever catch someone by surprise.

Scammers are busy in Amarillo. Be vigilant and protect your money and your info.

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Source: How Scammers Are Using BMW, Chevrolet & Amarillo Airport in a $25M Hoax