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I came across your website and noticed that you were not ranking well for certain keyword phrases SCAM.

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Emails that start out like this are always spam, and potentially a phishing or scam attempt.

Hi,

Greetings!

I came across your website and noticed that you were not ranking well for certain keyword phrases.

I would like to send you a comprehensive SEO strategy and proposal to help improve your Google rankings dramatically.

If are you interested, then I send the proposal and price list,

Kind Regards,
Amrita,

Here’s why:

Red Flags That Make This Email Suspicious:

Unsolicited Offer
You didn’t request SEO help, yet the sender is offering services out of the blue. Legitimate businesses typically don’t cold-email strangers with generic pitches.

Generic Language
There’s no mention of your actual website, company name, or any specific keywords—they’re clearly using a template. Spammers do this to send mass emails to hundreds or thousands of recipients.

Suspicious Email Address
The address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is:

  • Not tied to a legitimate company domain.
  • Using a free email provider (Outlook), which is common for scammers trying to hide their identity.
  • The name suggests mobile app services, while the email offers SEO—this mismatch raises further doubts.

Poor Grammar and Typos
The sentence: "If are you interested, then I send the proposal..." is grammatically incorrect. Reputable companies typically proofread their client communications.

No Contact Info or Website
A legitimate SEO firm would list their business website, phone number, or social media links. This email gives you no way to verify who Amrita or the business actually is.

Vague Claims
“Not ranking well for certain keyword phrases” is meaningless without specifying which ones. It’s a scare tactic to get your attention.

Too Good to Be True Promise
“Dramatically improve your Google rankings” sounds like an overhyped guarantee. Real SEO takes time and involves no absolute guarantees due to Google's algorithm complexity.

Potential Risks If You Respond:

  • Phishing: They may try to trick you into giving up website access, passwords, or payment info.
  • Malware: A “proposal” attachment could contain a virus or spyware.
  • Scams: You may be asked to pay for services that are low quality or never delivered.

What You Should Do:

  • Do not reply.
  • Mark it as spam/junk.
  • If you're interested in SEO, seek a reputable, local, or well-reviewed agency—don’t trust cold emails from unknown individuals.
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