Scam E-mail concerning donations to Japan emergency appeal in circulation

The Manx public have been warned to look out for a scam email in circulation relating to the Japanese emergency appeal.

The Manx public have been warned to look out for a scam email in circulation relating to the Japanese emergency appeal.

The fraudsters have sent a lengthy email detailing the scale of the Japanese Disaster, appealing to the recipient to pledge a financial donation.

They claim they are sending the plea on behalf of the Japanese Red Cross, this isn’t the case.

The British Red Cross has identified this as a scam and is making efforts to close it down.

If anyone has any more information on this scam they’re asked to contact the Office Of Fair Trading.