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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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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs Felicia Daniel Dabo" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:17:50 -0000
Subject: URGENT RESPONDS: BUSSINESS DIRECTORY

Dear Sir/Madam

I got your contact from a Business Directory i decided
to contact you directly for the sake of business.

My full Name is Mrs. Felicia Daniel Dabo an accountant, I'm
from Guinea bissua wife to ex minister ,Baciro Daniel dabo in guenie bissua west africa

was killed on june 5 2009 , I am now in ghana

searching for a reliable and experience business partner overseas.

I have about $8.2 Million Dollars and I would need your
assistance in the area of investing it either in your country
or any country of your choice under your guidance

kindly provide your confidential contact for more details,via e-mail



mrs-feliciadaniel@hotmail.com

Best Regards,
Mrs Felicia Daniel Dabo

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