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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: "Duke Bobaifo." <duke2bobaifo@fmf.gov.ng> (may be fake)
Reply-To: dukebobaifoy@walla.com
Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 02:50:23 -0800
Subject: Let's work this together...

Dear Sir,
I hope all is well with you. Please,do not be suprised over this mail.
I am Mr. Duke Bobaifo, a Special Assistant to the Minister of Finance in thefederal Ministry of finance(FMF) and I am writing you with the support of the Chairman, Senate Committee on Contracts Review and Payment , of the Republic of Nigeria.
We desire to engage you in a meaningful discussion concerning a lump sum of money which is of special interest to us and which we want to export to your country with your assistance for our mutual benefits. The amount of money in question is USD7.5Million.This sum of money is already in Europe. You may consider going to Europe to get this fund on our behalf. Absolutely no risks, no stress, we have worked out everything...
Please, for more details, drop me your phone number or reply me using my email at the Federal Ministry of Finance website, Federal Republic of Nigeria: duke2bobaifo@fmf.gov.ng
Consider treating it as a confidential matter.
Wishing you success in all your endeavours and a life-long business and lovely relationships with me.
Duke Bobaifo.
Please include your reply in my alternative email: dukebobaifoy@walla.com




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