Internet scam - 'global economic crisis relief aid'

06 Apr 2009

It has been brought to our attention that there is an email in circulation that claims to be from Foreign Secretary David Miliband with the subject line 'Global economic crisis relief aid'.

It has been brought to our attention that there is an email in circulation that claims to be from the Foreign Secretary David Miliband with the subject line 'Global economic crisis relief aid'. The email asks recipients for their personal details so that they can receive funds from a fictitious recession relief programme fund.

This email is a scam. If you receive this email please report it to your local fraud crime office or visit the Metropolitan Police website for further information:

www.met.police.uk/fraudalert

We suggest that you never give out your personal details if you are unsure of the legitimacy of the email.

The Home Office works closely with the Police and has introduced a number of measures to counter internet fraud. For more information visit: www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/reducing-crime/internet-crime.