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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: "APPLE COMPANY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <appleberryltd@rediffmail.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:42:28 +0100
Subject: New Apple Iphone 4 32 Unlocked Sold At $400Usd Only

We are Approved dealers, specialized in the distributions of Mobilephones,Laptops,Cameras,Mobile accessories,computer e.t.c. Our objective is to develop long-term relationships with our customers.To do so we continuously provide our existing customers with new products, advanced designs, and patented innovations so that they can stay on the top of their markets. We offer a 10 days return policy,and offer a secure payment method.We shipout worldwide through Professional and reliable courier company e.g FEDEX EXPRESS ,DHL and UPS within 24hrs of contract sealed,Customers never experience what is called Breach of contract since our operation, Fidelity guarantee our service,our product are 100% international waranty and guarantee.
 
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APPLE IPHONES
 
APPLE IPHONE 4 16GB .................$350USD
APPLE IPHONE 4 32GB ................$400USD
APPLE IPHONE 4G 32GB ...............$400USD
APPLE IPHONE 3GS 16GB ..............$300USD
APPLE IPHONE 3GS 32GB ..............$350USD
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APPLE IPADS
 
Apple iPad 2 with Wi-Fi - 16GB................$300USD
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 32GB .......................$400USD
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 16GB +3G..........$450USD
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 32GB +3G....................$500USD
Apple iPad 2 Wi-Fi 64GB +3G .................$600USD
Apple iPad Tablet PC 64GB Wifi + 3G (Unlocked)......$550USD
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BLACKBERRY
 
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook LTE 16GB= $380
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook LTE 32GB= $400
BlackBerry 4G PlayBook LTE 64GB= $420
Blackberry PlayBook WiMax 32GB = $400
Blackberry 4G PlayBook HSPA+ 16GB= $370
Blackberry 4G PlayBook HSPA+ 32GB= $400
Blackberry 4G PlayBook HSPA+ 64GB= $480
Blackberry playbook tablet 32GB= $350
Blackberry playbook tablet 16GB = $300
Blackberry Bold Touch 9900 ... $320
Blackberry Bold Touch 9930 .....$330
Blackberry Torch 9800.$350
Blackberry Curve 3G 9300=$230
Blackberry Bold 3 9780 $250
Blackberry Flame .=$220
BlackBerry Pearl 9105 3G =$ 200
 
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We also offer a sales Promo of Buy 3 Units of our Product and get Extra Unit
    free.
 
SHIPMENT/DELIVERY
SHIPPING TYPE:FEDEX EXPRESS,UPS AND DHL EXPRESS
DELIVERY TIME:48 HOURS DELIVERY WORLDWIDE
 
Contact us Now via Email:
appleberryltd@aol.com
 
Call Us :
+44702-408-6453
Fax +447005921233
 
Anderson
For The Management

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