Widnes pensioner asks ‘Who the hell is Huo Ho?’

12:38, Sep 7 2012

by Oliver Clay, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

A WIDNES pensioner was amused after a suspected scamster tried to persuade him to share $10.5m. Jack Hughes, of Netherfield, said his first thought after he read the letter was ‘who the hell is Huo Ho?’ The missive arrived last Thursday to the bafflement of Mr Hughes. The pensioner said he realised it was a scam straight away because of its odd wording. Mr Ho, who claimed to work for a finance company in Hong Kong, said that anAlbert Hughes had died in a car accident in China and left the fortune sitting in a bank account. Story continues ADVERTISEMENT The letter asked that Mr Hughes contact Mr Ho to stake a claim on the cash then split it two ways with the Hong Kong finance man. The Widnes pensioner said one paragraph in particular gave the game away. Mr Hughes was not fooled. He said: “I read it and thought ‘this is a con trick’.” To report fraudsters and phishing scams call 08454 040 506 or email phishing@hmrc.gsi.gov.uk

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