FIFA warns over Internet 'phishing' scam
An AFP newswire article, via Yahoo! News, reports that:
FIFA warned that its name is being abused in an Internet scam involving "phishing," the illegal use of account holders' details, obtained and generally used online.
World football's governing body said unsolicited, official-looking e-mails were being sent worldwide claiming the recipient had won a lottery and requesting their bank account details to receive the payment.
"FIFA is concerned because these lotteries claim to be organized on behalf of, or in association with, FIFA," as well as the German organizers of the 2006 World Cup and their South African counterparts for the 2010 tournament.
"FIFA confirms that these lotteries have no connection with or authorisation from FIFA."
"FIFA also believes that it is unlikely that these lottery companies have any official connection with either the Local Organising Committee for the 2006 FIFA World Cup or the 2010 FIFA World Cup."
The different lotteries claim to be operated by companies based in countries including South Africa, Spain and Britain, FIFA said.
It said it was in touch with authorities in the countries concerned, where criminal investigations could be launched.
FIFA said the public should treat such lottery e-mails with "extreme caution" and refrain from handing over personal and financial details.
posted by Fergie @ 9/27/2005 03:40:00 PM
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