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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: "DRSAKABULE BULE" <drsakabule71@africanunion-developmentbank.net>
Reply-To: drsaka_bule@sify.com
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 03:14:37 +0000
Subject: URGENT,CONFIDENTIAL AND PERSONAL

A.U.D.B) AFRICAN UNION DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC.

DESK OF :DR.SAKA BULE

RC NO :A4568UD

Dear Sir,

I have a proposal for you, this however is not mandatory nor will I in
any manner compel you to honour against your will.I am Dr.Saka Bule and work
with African Union Development Bank Plc (oneof the African leading banks in
the West Coast). Here in this bankexisteda dormant account for the past 8
years which belong to a American nationalwho is now late Mr Morris Thompson
who died on Alaska Airlines Flight 261.For further enquiry view the web-site
for more
details.<<http://archives.cnn.com/2000/US/02/01/alaska.airlines.list/>> More
details about the deceased himself,you can check
on(<<http://www.nativefederation.org/history/people/mThompson.html>>).

When I discovered that there had been no deposits nor withdrawals fromthis
account for this long period, I decided to carry out a system
investigationand discovered that non of the family member nor relations of
the late person.This is the story in a nutshell.

Now I want an account overseas where thses fund will be transfer
accordingand international Monetory law on fund transfer. Thereafter,I had
plannedto destroy all related documents for this account. It is a careful
networkand for the past eleven months I have worked out everything to ensure
ahitch-free operation.
The amount is not so much at the moment and plus all the accumulated
interest
questions are:-

1. Can you handle this project?

2. Can I give you this trust?

3. What will be your commission? If you can sponsor this transfer

. Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible.


To commence this transaction, we require you to immediately indicate yourfax
number full name and address and your designated bank coordinates toenable
us file letter of claim to the appropriate departments for
necessaryapprovals before the transfer can be made.


Finally, it is our humble prayer that the information as contained hereinbe
accorded the necessary attention, urgency as well as the secrecy it
deserves.

I expect your urgent response if you can handle this project.
Write to me at this direct contact email address:drsaka_bule002@yahoo.com

I am expecting your urgent response as soon as you receive my message.

I look forward to receiving your prompt response.

Respectfully yours,

Dr.Saka Bule.

AFRICAN UNION DEVELOPMENT BANK PLC


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