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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: princessaa@zipmail.com.br
Date: Wed, 2 Mar 2005 05:38:07 -0800
Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Very=20urgent?=

FROM THE DESK:PRINCESS ADENIKE ADENIRAN
EMAIL:princessaa@vietmedia.com
TELEPHONE:234-8038026960
DATE:3/3/2005

Dear sir/madam,

I am PRINCESS ADENIKE ADENIRAN Director (Information Technology & Operations)of
PRUDENT BANK NIGERIA LIMITED.On Monday, February 3, 2003, a bomb blast explosion
took place on the Lagos Island, right inside My bank; So far a total lost
of about 35 million us dollars has been recorded lost, this includes both
cash and property of the bank.Please View the Link below:

http://www.cnn.com/2003/WORLD/africa/02/03/lagos.explosion/index.html However
as the Director (Information Technology & perations)
I discovered that Most of our Data on accounts has been lost as well,as
there has not been any back up or network trace even from the HEADQUARTERS;therefore
all losses would be artributed to the Explosion.

The lagos State Government has taken charges to pay for all losses. I found
out i still have Data's of foreign Customers who are Contractors in Nigeria
and who own accounts with the Branch, Particularly that of an oil contractor
Mr.micheal boyd who was reported Dead during the explosion, who's contract
payments has been Made and would be tranfered to his foreign
accounts from the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA, upon our confirmation of his
foreign designated account as well as a beneficiary to his funds and payments.

Mr.micheal boyd, while as our customer never left a trace of his next of
kin, and His contract Payment which is about 15.5 million US dollars, would
be made to no one as we( the bank) has none of his Data/next of kin's contact.my
proposal is that I will like you to stand in as the next of kin to Mr.micheal
boyd so that the fruits of this old man's labour will not get into the hands
of some corrupt government
officials, or transfered to the central bank as uncliam fund.

I KNOW YOU MIGHT HAVE RECEIVED DIFFERENT PROPOSALS OF SUCH ASSISTANCE BUT
I HAVE ALL INFORMATIONS WITH WHICH YOU CAN MAKE VERIFICATIONS..

This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your bank account
information which you know is suitable to accomodate this funds and your
full names and address so that i can include it in the next of kin database.
You shall be needing the services of a lawyer, the Lawyer will prepare the
necessary documents and affidavits which will put you in place as the next
of kin. We shall employ the service of the Lawyer for drafting and notarization
of the WILL and to obtain the necessary documents and letter of probate/administration
in your favor for the transfer. A bank account in any part of the world
which you will provide will then facilitate the transfer of this money to
you as the beneficiary/next of kin. The money will be paid
into your account as claims by BANK OF NIGERIA upon the submission of your
information and your application as the next of kin to the Late micheal
boyd by the Lawyer;
Afterwords, the funds would be tranfered for us to share in the ratio of
70% for me and 30% for you.

There is no risk at all, as all the paperwork for this transaction will
be done by the Lawyer and my position as director (Information Technology
& Operations) guarantees the successful execution of this transaction. If
you are interested, please reply immediately.

Upon your response, I shall then provide you with more details that will
help you understand the transaction. Please observe utmost confidentiality,
and be rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both
of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your
country.

Awaiting your urgent reply.

PRINCESS ADENIKE ADENIRAN
Director
(Information Technology & Operations)
http://www.prudentbank.net/team-mgt-profile.htm



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