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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: Sun, 18 Dec 2011 13:30:21 -0700
Subject: Brand New Apple Iphone 4 32GB Unlocked Sold At $400Usd

APPLEBERRY LIMITED was founded in the year 2006 and has rapidly developed and grew wide due to its good,durable & reliable products and services which has been witness,experienced and tasted by individuals,firms and companies within Europes,American,Africa and Asia.
We offer goods like Mobile phones,Led,lcd & plasma tv,lenses,cameras,camcorders,pda phones,laptops,Musical pianoes,keyboards,organs and lots more which are brand new,authentic,sealed in box with all accessories & attachments with minimum of 12months international warranty.
 
WE ARE OFFERING A PROTIONAL SALES:BUY 3 UNITS GET 1 UNIT!!!!BUY 5 UNITS 2 UNITS FREE INCLUDING A FREE SHIPMENT TO YOUR DOOR STEP!!!
 
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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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Please review our returns policy for more details below:
Before you return your items, you must contact us and receive a Return Merchandise Authorization
Number (RMA). Any return items sent without an RMA number will not be accepted by APPLEBERRY LIMITED UK We assume all responsibility for the package until it arrives at our office.
 
Please include the following information when returning an item:
1) Your RMA number on your invoice (Do not write on the items box).
2) A copy of your original invoice with the RMA number (inside the shipping box).
3) A note stating the problem if you would like the return for replacement or exchange.
 
We ship 100% of our orders the same business day from our warehouse, typically the product will arrive within 2days via either Fedex/Ups Courier Services.
 
ORDER INFORMATION :
Shipping Method : FedEx, DHL, USPS,
Delivery Time : OVERNIGHT SHIPMENT 24 HOURS EXPRESS DELIVERY!!!
2 DAYS DELIVERY TO YOUR DOOR STEP.
 
Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 9:00pm EST
Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm EST
Saturday- 10:00am - 8:00pm EST.
 
 
Shipping fees : Free shipping for bulk orders
Delivery Time : 2 days maximum.
 
Email:appleberryltd@aol.com
 
Call Us :
+44702-408-6453
Fax +447005921233
 
Anderson
For The Management

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