FBI warns of Sago mine e-mail scam

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Brock Meeks <Brock.Meeks () msnbc com>
Date: January 11, 2006 5:41:03 PM EST
To: dave () farber net
Subject: FBI warns of Sago mine e-mail scam

FYI:

FBI ALERTS THE PUBLIC OF LATEST E-MAIL FRAUD SOLICITING FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR SAGO MINE INCIDENT SURVIVOR

Washington, D.C. - The FBI today is warning the public of a fraudulent
e-mail in circulation that requests financial assistance for the
survivor of the tragic mining incident in Sago, West Virginia.  The
e-mail falsely claims to be authored by a physician at the hospital
where the survivor is currently receiving medical attention.  It
describes the condition of the survivor and the financial assistance
that is needed for a full recovery.

The FBI takes these matters seriously and is working with other law
enforcement and private industry partners to identify the person(s)
responsible.  Anyone who has received an e-mail of this nature is asked
to contact the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) via the
website at www.ic3.gov.

As was learned after the tragic events of 9/11/01, the Tsunami disaster,
and more recently with Hurricane Katrina, unscrupulous cyber criminals
have shown the desire and means to exploit human emotion by attempting
to defraud the public when they are perceived to be most vulnerable.
Computer users are strongly urged not to open or respond to unsolicited
e-mails of any kind.  Furthermore, e-mails requesting personal
information or soliciting funds should be thoroughly verified for their
legitimacy before responding.


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