How to catch an Internet Scammer. who are the authorities to approach?

Mr. Kite: How to catch an Internet Scammer. who are the authorities to approach?
Recently I received an e-mail from “British Int’l .Lottery” saying I won 1-M Pounds! Of course I do not believe it, but decided to tease them and rode along.

On the 4th exchange of communication, they expectedly asked me to “send payment” to their assigned courier. I have all the addresses (but I think its fake) and I want to set them up.

I am from the Philippines and I know the scammers could be anywhere in the world. Who do I approach then?

Up to now I think they believe I’m still “IN” to their scam. I just want them to get caught. Any help?

Answers and Views:

Answer by antiliber
I hate those scammers.. I have wanted to catch them too… but usually just curse them out.. if u can please do

Answer by cwomo
Forward a complete copy of their scam message including the full headers to the appropriate abuse department: i.e. [email protected]; [email protected], etc. Don’t get involved with them in any way. Doing so can be personally dangerous for you. That’s the same advice the companies will give you. I’ve reported dozens of the “scammers” and all that can be done is for the appropriate service to invalidate their email address which is only a minor inconvenience for them since they have to start a new phony email address. But at least they know they are being watched. I received one the other day that said I had just won a 2.5 million dollar Yahoo lottery – the sender was a hotmail address and he had a myway.com reply address in the text. These scammers are so dumb but some people still fall for them. Like they say “Even a blind pig finds an acorn now and then.” Also, I recommend you get your computer checked for any malware that could have been inserted into your computer when you opened their messages. That’s now the coming thing – if they can’t con you then at least they can try to leave “key counters” on your computer so they can steal any personal data you have on your computer – i.e. pin numbers, bank account data, credit card data, etc.

Answer by VICTOR H
just give it up, you will only become frustrated. their are millions of those people on the net. my box fields 4-15 scams per day. nobody is taking it very serious at this point. the scammers are very difficult to catch because they operate from all over the world. i would never suggest anything illegal, but i have been really tempted to hope that a group of people will band together and send out a blitz of virus e-mails to these idiots. if we cant prosecute them maybe someone could at least ruin their day.

Answer by wishingstar5555
Yeah you need to report them . I just wish people would learn you never get anythiing for nothing . Just keep stringing them along I love doing that. Make them think your some D A and believe all the crap . Make them work . Just never sign anything and never send money !!!