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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: "ms rose" <msrose20@msn.com>
Reply-To: msrose1002@yahoo.co.in
Date: Fri, 04 Nov 2005 14:01:31 +0000
Subject: My Dear

My Dear

First of all let me introduce myself.

I am MRS ROSE WILLIAMS from Africa.I am married to Late MR DAVID WILLIAMS
of blessed memory who was an oil explorer in Kuwait and Brunei for fifteen
years before he died in the year 2000.We were married for twelve years
without a child. He died after a brief illness that lasted for only four
days. Before his death we were both devoted to our God and respect others
who serve him.

Since his death, I too have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid
problems.When my late Husband was alive he Deposited the sum of $18.5million
(Eighteen Million, Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) with a Deposit Company
in Europe,the money was deposited as FamilyValuables/Treasure for security
reasons.

Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live due to my
cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack which bother me most though
because I cannot move as I use to. Having known my condition I decided to
entrust this fund to either a philanthropic organization or devoted
individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs
herein.30% of the US$18.5million goes to you to ensure that you are prepared
for the task ahead, 60% of this money will be used in all sincerity to
fund philanthropic organization, orphanages, widows and 5% will go to the
family
Attorney who will prepare the Authorisation and the balance 5% sent to me to
at least prepare for my funeral and off-set my medical bills.

I am taking this decision because I don't have any child or devoted
relations whose behavior has left much to be desired while I am ill and
above all I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an
UnGodly manner,hence this bold decision. Since my health is Retrogressing by
the minute, you will have to send yourRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE
NUMBER AND FAX and a little detailsabout yourself, because I got your
address from the internet after a thorough search.

MRS ROSE WILLIAMS

As soon as I receive this information from you I will make arrangement to
prepare the Authorization through the family Attorney for you to get
Possession of the Deposit.

Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter bring you and your family
good tiding while my dreams to help humanity rest squarely on your
shoulders.

May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you.

Remain Blessed,

MRS ROSE WILLIAMS


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