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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: "Mr. Emeka Arinze" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <emekarnze@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2013 02:41:05 +0100
Subject: FINANCIAL PROPOSITION

24B Ikololu str,
off Lawanson rd.,
Surulere, Lagos.
Nigeria.
I wish to seek for your partnership in transfer of funds owned by my client Chief James O. Ibori (former Governor of the oil richest State in Nigeria) who is currently facing jail term for financial charges in the UK (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-17739388). I am seeking your help to stand-in as the owner of the fund ($4.3Million United State dollars) deposited in a local bank account so that we can use it for investment purpose in your country. The fund is currently deposited in a Trust Account which I will release details to you if you accept to partner with me. As Chief James Ibori's Attorney, I have the power of attorney to make a new heir to the funds with the consent of my client.
The need to transfer this fund arose due to the urgency of avoiding it from being discovered by the authorities as most of my clients assets has already been seized by the federal government. I need you to assist me in claiming the funds, buying of properties and assuming chairmanship of properties until expiration of a certain period that will be signed in an agreement. However, you will be bringing in profit for sharing while you maintain management of the funds.
If you accept to partner with me on this proposition, fund will be shared on a ratio of 50/50 after deduction of all expense incurred. Do send the below required information needed to process the document change.
FULL NAMES:
CONTACT ADDRESS:
TEL/FAX NUMBER:
GENDER:
AGE:
OCCUPATION:
I hope to receive a positive responds from you and will be happy to entrust my confidence in your expertize. You should observe utmost confidentiality due to my client present legal status. Be rest assured that your interest will be protected on this project.
Regards,
Mr. Emeka Arinze

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