Tyrolean police warn
Fraudulent emails in the name of children with cancer
A current scam is unbelievably brazen, with which fraudsters want to get money. E-mails calling for donations in the name of children with cancer are currently doing the rounds, particularly in Tyrol. The police advise increased caution - relatives and friends should be warned!
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen "Donations for the printing of a book for children with cancer" - emails with this subject are currently landing in countless mailboxes. The executive warns: these messages are sent by fraudsters trying to solicit donations.
The unknown fraudsters are taking advantage of people's compassion.
Die Ermittler
If you receive such an email, do not make a payment, but inform the police. "The fraudsters are exploiting people's compassion," the investigators emphasize.
Warn relatives and friends
Increased caution is required in any case. In general, a healthy mistrust should always be shown when dealing with dubious appeals for donations or promises of prizes. In the case of the current scam, the police are appealing to people to warn relatives and friends.
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