Warning over 'war-zone' e-mails

[Tiddles]

Something to be aware of folks!

Warning over 'war-zone' e-mails

Bogus e-mails purporting to be from service personnel serving in conflicts around the world have been sent to a number of people in the South West.

Although the messages contain genuine photographs of military personnel, Devon and Cornwall Police believe the e-mails are fraudulent.

After several weeks of communication, the senders are now asking for money.

Some people have parted with cash, believing the e-mailers are serving in war zones.

A police spokesman said: "After several weeks of communication via e-mail, the victims are told that the men are coming to the UK but first ask for money in order to send a parcel to another country."

Officers are investigating, but anyone who may have fallen for the scam is asked to contact police.

Story from BBC NEWS:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/1/hi/e ... 312024.stm

Published: 2009/10/17 10:04:23 GMT

© BBC MMIX

[dejavou]

What bastards .... if they do get caught, they should be given a one way ticket to Afghanistan

[dita]

I have been getting loads each day from HMS Inland Revenue or something like that, never opened them. But this is bad stuff over the forces. What you say is right.

[Penny]

We tOo have been getting the Inland revenue one. Ignore them all. cheers Penny