"Houston, Texas USA Cargo Handling" Advance Fee Scam

Updated: January 10, 2019 2019-01-10T14:30:21 -
Posted: January 10, 2019 2019-01-10T14:28:35
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The fake "Houston, Texas USA Cargo Handling" email below is an advance-fee scam. This scam is a form of fraud and one of the most common types of confidence trick. The scam typically involves promising the victim a significant share of a large sum of money, in return for a small up-front payment, which the fraudster requires in order to obtain the large sum.

The "Houston, Texas USA Cargo Handling" Scam

From: "Mr. Sean Everett Roberts"<69fish@tpg.com.au>

Date: January 9, 2019 at 1:10:13 AM CST

Subject: HOU Cargo.

Reply-To: <russellxxx111@gmail.com>

Attn: Consignee,

This is HOU Houston, Texas USA Cargo handling department (CHD). There is a false declared Consignments deposited in our restricted bonded store. On routine investigation, I saw only your email address on the manifest. The value of the shipment is assumed $100Million. It was forfeited because of false declaration.

I solicit your acceptance to position you as the beneficiary on condition that I will be given 30% of the total Proceed after receipt. Indicate your acceptance by forwarding:

1. Your Full Name.

2. Home phone & Cell Phone

3. Home delivery address.

4. Airport Closest to you.

5. Any form of Identification either Drivers license or International Passport.

All communication must be private. Once completed I will deploy the service of a secured dispatch company that will deliver to you.

Regards,

Mr. Sean Everett Roberts.

Cargo Handling Department.

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