Police are investigating a
scam targeting the administration staff of schools and
universities in the Christchurch area.
The recipients of
the scam were emailed by a person purporting to be the
school’s principal, asking them to purchase App Store or
iTunes gift cards, scratch them and provide the numbers via
email.
Scams of this nature can be sophisticated and
appear very realistic.
They often create a sense of
urgency.
If you receive an email or phone call asking you
to buy App Store or iTunes gift cards, we recommend
contacting the person who purportedly sent the email over
the phone or in person.
Police also urge Canterbury
schools to report any suspicious emails or phone calls to
Christchurch police on 03 363
7400.
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