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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Sales Department" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <applemobileltd@hotmail.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 13:18:40 +0100
Subject: Brand New iPhone 4G 32GB at $400USD Each.

APPLE (2010) LIMITED.
 
The New Apple iPhone 4Gs 16GB/ 32GB are brand new, sealed and comes in its original box from its Manufacturer APPLE. The iPhone and PS 3 comes with an International warranty of 12 months and are they are also  made in the United States of America. The iPhones also come with the following:Cellular and wireless ,Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR,GPS, Assisted GPS,In the box, iPhone 3G & 4G, Stereo Headset with mic, Dock Connector to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation, Cleaning/polishing cloth, SIM eject tool.
 
Here s a Price List for the Most Selling products we have in stock now:
 
APPLE IPHONES
Apple iPhone 3G 8GB cost only $250USD
Apple iPhone 3Gs 16GB cost only $300USD
Apple iphone 3Gs 32GB cost only $350USD
Apple Iphone 4G 16GB Cost only $380USD
Apple Iphone 4G 32GB Cost only $400USD
 
APPLE IPADS
Apple iPad with Wi-Fi - 16GB cost only $300USD
Apple iPad Wi-Fi 32GB cost only $350USD
Apple iPad with Wi-Fi - 64GB cost only $400USD
Apple iPad Tablet PC 64GB Wifi + 3G (Unlocked) cost only $550USD
 
BLACK BERRY PRODUCTS
Blackberry Bold 9000 cost $300USD
Blackberry Storm 9500 cost $350
Blackberry Bold 9700 cost $370
 
 
OTHER RODUCTS
Play Station 3 (80GB) cost only $300USD
Nokia N97 Unlocked cost $330USD
Samsung i900 Omnia cost only $350USD
Apple MacBook Pro Notebook [ MA611LL/A ] cost $970USD
 
Note: We have promos on right now, if you buy 3 units, we give you 1 free unit and we would also offer you a Free Shipping to your location via FedEx.
 
You can call and check our Website for more details.
 
Contact Number: +44)702 405 4672
 
Andernson Jackson.
 
Contact us for more information:
 
Email: applemobileltd@hotmail.co.uk
 
APPLE (2010) LIMITED
 

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