419 scam: "Apple"<test@test.com> Your Apple ID was disabled.

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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:

This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Apple" (may be fake)
Date: Sat, 7 Jun 2014 16:23:26 +0100
Subject: Your Apple ID was disabled.

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Shop Online |

The following information for your Apple ID was updated on 07/06/2014

Shipping and/or billing address

Please confirm your identity today or your account will be Disabled due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the Apple Community.

To confirm your identity, we recommend that you click on the link below:
Verify Now >

Some products and promotions are not available in all countries. Product specifications are subject to change.

Prices are as of 06/07/2014 and are subject to change.

Prices include taxes but may not include delivery. Free shipping is available on all iPod models and on orders over £80 inc VAT. For more detailed information on the Apple Online Store terms and conditions, please click here.

Messages engraved on iPod models have line and character limits; see here for details. Engraving and gift wrap are not available for refurbished iPod models.

The iTunes Store is available only to persons aged 13 or older in the US and many other countries; click here to see the list of countries. Requires iTunes, compatible hardware and software, and Internet access (fees may apply).

Content sold separately. Available on iTunes and the App Store. Title availability is subject to change.

Celebrity endorsement not implied.

Apple Distribution International, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Cork, Ireland. Company Registration number: 470672. VAT number: IE9700053D.

All Rights Reserved / Privacy Policy / My Apple ID

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Anti-fraud resources:

What can you do when you receive 419 spam