Assessment Ratings:
1. Is it urgent?: 4/5
- The email suggests that a business banking account may have been compromised, which typically indicates a sense of urgency.
2. Is the sender frustrated or otherwise potentially unhappy?: 1/5
- There is no indication of frustration or unhappiness in the tone of the email. The sender appears to be straightforward and neutral.
3. How suspicious of an email is it? I.e. could it be a phishing attempt?: 4/5
- The email raises several red flags typical of phishing attempts: it lacks specific details about the business, uses a generic greeting, and requests a phone call without providing verifiable information about the sender or the company.
4. Most appropriate department to handle this enquiry: Customer Service
- Customer service would be the most appropriate department to handle inquiries related to banking accounts and potential compromises.
Suggested Reply:
Subject: Re: Inquiry About Business Banking Account
Dear John Wayne,
Thank you for reaching out regarding our business banking account. However, I would like to verify your identity and the legitimacy of your request before proceeding further.
Could you please provide more specific details about the account in question and the nature of the compromise you mentioned? Additionally, it would be helpful if you could provide a company email address or other contact information for verification.
For security reasons, I prefer to handle such matters through official channels. Please contact our customer service department at [insert customer service email or phone number] for further assistance.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Position]
[Your Company]
[Your Contact Information]