Malicious emails received by three Cumbrian schools believed to be a hoax
Written by John Williamson on 19/03/2018
Police in Cumbria would like to reassure schools across the county that receive an email threatening to blow up a device is strongly believed to be a hoax.
Three schools across the county have received a communication from the sender ‘payment@veltpvp.com’ that threatens action if police are informed.
The schools that have reported this to police are:
· Lakes College in Workington
· North Lakes Primary School in Penrith
· Dowdales Secondary School in Dalton-in-Furness
Superintendent Mark Pannone said:
“I’d like to reassure members of the public that enquiries are being made into communications that have been sent to three Cumbrian schools.
“It is strongly believed this is part of a national scam and there is no threat to the public.
“Our advice to schools is if they receive such an email is do not panic and please seek police advice before taking any action.
“Such malicious communications are wholly irresponsible and will not be tolerated.”
Any schools that receive the email are asked to contact police on 101.
