Wanganui residents won't get a windfall of a large amount of money and are advised to bin the latest scam being delivered through their letterboxes. Mayor Annette Main, who is the chair of Safer Whanganui, said the letter asked people to fax personal documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates and death certificates, so they could receive a large amount of money.
Ms Main said Safer Whanganui became aware of the scam when staff at the Wanganui Library were asked by a customer to copy documents and fax them.
" I urge the community to protect their privacy and beware of any such requests, whether received electronically by email or as letters through the post.
" Letters or emails offering large amounts of money in exchange for personal information, such as birth certificates or bank account details, are scams.
"Some of these approaches seem very realistic and can trap the unwary. An offer that seems too good to be true, probably is. If you receive an offer of money via email or letter, please treat it with extreme caution and check it out before providing any documentation or personal details."
