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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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Fraud email example:

From: mrjtinubu@terra.com.mx
Date: Sat, 16 Oct 2004 06:44:00 +0200
Subject: You and I

From: Mr. J.A. Tinubu
Managing Director
Oando Plc Nigeria
Email: MrJ_Tinubu@mail2director.com
Dear Sir,

I am the Managing Director Oando Plc. An Oil Marketing Company, and by the
virtue, a Managing Director. I got your contact address from an associate
working with the Nigerian Export Promotional Council and decided to propose
this business.

PURPOSE:
I am seeking your assistance in remittance of us$35,000,000,00, to
your account for private investment purpose, hence my request for your assistance.

SOURCE OF FUND:
The fund to be transferred into your account accrued from an
over-invoiced contract amount awarded for servicing of our depot and valves
for storage of our products all over our branches in west Africa. The contract
which was originally valued for us$127,000,000,00, was manipulated to read
us$162,000,000,00. ,the extra us$35,000,000,00, is what I want to transfer
to your account , the contractors has been paid all their contract bills
remaining this us$35,000,000,00.

DISBURSEMENT:
I have resolved that you take 30% of the total amount for your assistance
because it is impossible for me to claim the over invoiced amount here in
Nigeria without your assistance. In addition 10% has been mapped out for
any miscellaneous expenses incurred by me and you during this business.
You can also visit our website www.oandoplc.com

SECURITY:
All modalities to effect the payment and subsequent transfer of this money
has been worked out, so this transaction is 100% risk free, Though you are
required to treat with strictest confidence. On your acceptance send to
me your confidential Telephone, Fax Number and email address.

I am looking forward to doing business with you.
Your prompt reply will be highly appreciated.

Best regards
Mr. J. A. Tinubu Managing Director / CEO


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