Qld: Beware false bank fax scam, police say

AAP General News (Australia)
02-19-2007
Qld: Beware false bank fax scam, police say

BRISBANE, Feb 19 AAP - Queensland police have warned the public not to respond to a
fax sent across the state over the weekend offering millions of dollars in exchange for
bank details.

Detective Acting Superintendent Brian Hay said the fax claiming to be from "Mrs Nazek
Audi Hariri" asked for help to release an $US86 million ($A109 million) inheritance.

In return for faxing bank account details, the sender offers to fax the recipient a
percentage of the bogus inheritance.

Det Supt Hay said the police switchboard had been inundated with calls regarding the scam.

"The number of calls received at police headquarters shows Queenslanders are becoming
increasingly aware of these fraudulent schemes and will not be lured into such scams,"

he said.

"I continue to urge people to stay vigilant so as to not fall victim.

"If you receive a fax or email similar to this, under no circumstances forward on your
personal details.

"The most profitable thing you can do is destroy it."

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KEYWORD: SCAM QLD

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