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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: "Ibrahim Nasser Zayed" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <ants_ksa@live.com>
Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:32:17 +0100
Subject: DEAR, CAN YOU HELP ME TO INVEST IN YOUR COUNTRY?

Greetings,
We are seeking the attention of reputable investors, project owners and general business facilitators. We will be interested to invest and Partner in a business in line with our company's mission statement for expansion in virtually all profitable business with assurance that the security of our funds depending on your business plan, proposals and professionalism, we can invest as much as any required funds for a start.
 
 
We are seeking for a reliable and trustworthy business partner for investment purposes. We will review your business plan, proposals and Professionalism. Our company seeks to become the most innovative group worldwide, by pro actively engaging in the formation of new emerging Growth market development projects. We are also open to Joint Venture with good business ideas that can generate at least 3.5% ROI per annul over maximum of 5 years duration. Private Personal investment adviser to the Investor. Please contact me via my private e-mail (ants_ksa@live.com)
 
 
Company Name Arif Nassar Trading Services  KSA
 
Regards,
 
Ibrahim Nasser Zayed

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