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February 17, 2025Beware of Suspicious Emails Impersonating Our Company
We have recently become aware of fraudulent phishing emails impersonating Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. These emails falsely claim that the recipient has been selected as a "Corporate Partner" or "Corporate Representative" and attempt to illicitly obtain personal information from a wide range of individuals.
The email falsely suggests a potential employment opportunity and urges the recipient to open the attached files for confirmation.
This is a fraudulent email and was not sent by Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. If you receive such an email, please do not reply, open any attachments, or click on any links. Instead, delete the email immediately.
If you are unsure whether an email is legitimate or suspicious, please contact us via the "Contact Us" link on our corporate website.
Thank you for your attention and cooperation.
Example of the fraudulent email content is as follow:
I hope this email finds you well. I am pleased to inform you that after thorough consideration, our management has approved you as a Corporate Partner/Representative with Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. After completing the necessary identification and verification procedures, we are confident that your qualifications and experience align perfectly with the requirements of this role. We believe you will be able to effectively manage the business affairs of our company in your region.
Attached to this email, you will find the Authorization Letter and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) document confirming your appointment. Kindly review the (MoU) document and to confirm your acceptance of this appointment and the terms outlined in this document, kindly sign and return.
We would like to emphasize that your commitment to this partnership is essential to its success. It is crucial to approach this opportunity with the utmost professionalism and dedication in order to establish a strong and successful working relationship.
Kindly let me know the best time to call, and I will do my best to accommodate the time difference.
Additionally, please confirm your acceptance of this offer by acknowledging receipt of this email and the attached letter.
We look forward to your prompt response and are excited to begin this partnership.
Congratulations once again!