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16 Sep 2010 …'Hitman' email scam … 'hitmen' hired to kill the email recipient unless they send cash. This scam has been around for a number of years. In 2008 SCAMwatch warned of an SMS 'hitman' scam and are now receiving reports of an email version of this scam. The emails arrive out of the blue and often contain a variation of the following … Do NOT respond to emails—if you do, the scammers will escalate their intimidation and attempts to get your money. Never provide your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone—scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money. Keep your computer…