South Bend police warn about email scam

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Jun 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM EST

Story Updated: Jun 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM EST

SOUTH BEND — Police are warning area residents about an email scam that has resulted in a “flurry of telephone inquiries” to their department.

An email is circulating that looks to be from DHL Worldwide Delivery, according to Capt. Phil Trent. The email indicates a package containing $250,000 in U.S. currency is awaiting delivery to the recipient. All that is needed is $150 and your address and phone number, according to the email.

Most of these types of scams are from offshore sources and contain spelling and/or grammatical mistakes, Trent explained.

While this particular scam references DHL, there are several other variations circulating, Trent added, and police have received a high volume of complaints over the past month.

Police urge you to refrain from clicking on any links within the emails and recommend you delete them immediately.

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