"Houston, Texas USA Cargo Handling" Advance Fee Scam
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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