Scam emails are nothing new, but there's one going around in Lehigh County that takes it to another level. This one claims to be from a hitman, whose next target is you
"I think most hitmen don't know where Macungie [Lehigh County] is," said Rich Kozakiewicz, a borough resident.
That is except for maybe the nefarious character behind the email address deathdealer602@yahoo.com.
"This is the first time we've seen anything like this," said Chief Edward Harry, Macungie Police Department.
Harry said a local woman received the email, titled "Live or Die." In it, the person said he or she is a hitman and that "if you are reading this, you will be dead in the next 48 hours. Right now, I have men around watching every single thing you do."
The email demands $15,000 and warns "if I don't get your reply immediately, I will commence with the hit."
When asked if he is certain those who receive such an email don't have a hit on them, Harry replied, "Absolutely."
Harry said the scam is similar to IRS or lotto email and phone scams, just with a more violent twist.
"Usually, these emails originate from overseas in foreign countries and you can tell by reading them," Harry said.
Harry said never send money. Instead, contact the police.
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