Text Scare Scam: Japan Nuclear Power Plant Radiation To Reach Philippines

“There was a nuclear blast at 4:30pm in Fukushima Japan. If it rains today or tomorrow, please do not go out. If you are already out though, please wear a raincoat or use umbrella. Make sure that the rain does not reach any part of your body. The rain water might carry particles from the nuclear and hydrogen blast from Japan. This may cause skin burns, hair loss or cancer. News confirmed by CNN. Please pass.” – Sent on March 14, 2011

The said message was one of the many messages sent in different versions from one person to another through SMS or cellular phone text message among the citizens in the Philippines after another nuclear power plant in Japan exploded last March 14.

The person who spread out the ill message might not be in the good state of his/her mind. He/she might perhaps think that it’s fun to play with something that is too serious and make people believe of a big lie. This person might be very sick. 

When by the time you have received any of this type, don’t panic! Validate the news item by turning on the television and/or the radio and get through the news updates regarding the event. After the authorities have announced what’s really going on, you then have to come up with the decision with some advice from the government concerned and the experts.