2Votes | Hitman scam issues death threat by text message on mobile phonesVulnerable via www.theaustralian.com.au, 11 years, 9 months ago |
HUNDREDS of Australians have been targeted by a so-called "hitman scam" after receiving death threat text messages on their mobile phones ordering them to pay thousands of dollars.The text includes the line: "Sum1 paid me to kill you. get spared, 48hrs to pay $5000. If you inform the police or anybody, death is promised...E-mail me now: killerking247yahoo.com."Police across the country on Monday said there was no real threat and the messages should be ignored.NSW, WA, Victorian, Queensland, South Australian and Tasmanian police issued statements telling recipients not to be alarmed and to just delete the text.On no account should any money be sent.Queensland police said the hoax was commonly referred to as "the hitman scam".Read More .. |