Scammers were based in Malaysia

MORE details of how internet con artists tried to get money from friends of well-known community worker Jeanette Warke have come to light.

Mrs Warke's e-mail account was hacked and e-mail to several of her contacts asking for emergency money from them.

The e-mail read: "I'm presently in Malaysia and am having some difficulties here because i misplaced my wallet on my way to the hotel where I stayed. I want you to assist me with a loan of $2,500 to sort-out my hotel bills and to get myself back home."

As Jeanette often spends time abroad with work, the recipients of the e-mail were concerned and her mobile phone was hot as people contacted her to offer help.

But how does this happen, especially without Jeanette herself realising what's going on?