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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.JAMES MARK." <bayomorris33@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: "MR.JAMES MARK." <jmark100077@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 30 May 2018 15:41:30 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: YOUR DEPOSITED FUNDS WITH OUR BANK



Attention:

I know that this letter will be a surprising one to you. Firstly, I will like to introduce myself formally as MR JAMES MARK. The president of GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL BANK. You are being officially contacted by me regarding your inherited funds that was re-deposited into the "British Suspense Account" of Global Bank last week.

PLEASE, MAY I DRAW YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS INCIDENT?

This morning, I was alerted by my Secretary that Three men were at my Office Reception waiting to see me and so, I told my Secretary to let them in.When they came in, I inquired from them to know their reason for coming. They said that they were here to Collect the Inheritance Bill Sum of One Hundred Million Dollars(US$100,000,000:00) which rightfully belongs to you

These foreigners actually claimed this beyond reasonable doubt. But, at this unusual development, I asked them who actually authorized them to come down for the Collection of this Payment and they told me that you asked them to come and collect this Funds on your Behalf. In fact, this was the biggest shock that this Bank ever received so far. A SHOCK INDEED, because your Inherited funds is still in the Suspense Account of Global International Bank. At this point, I decided to write you immediately. So, did you send these men to come and collect this Funds on your behalf without notifying us?

We, in this Bank do not understand why you sent these men to come to Collect your Funds on your behalf. Kindly clarify us on this prevailing circumstance before we make this Payment to these foreigners who came on your behalf. Meanwhile, we have advised them to come back in 2days time to enable us liaise with you as a credible financial institution. In respect of this confidential Letter, you are required to call me, The president of (GIB) as soon as you receive this Letter for further clarification.

Call me now or reply via (jmark100077@yahoo.com).

Call me now on
Tell: +234-8082156750.
Skype Name: Thompsongozi

Thanks,
MR.JAMES MARK.
Tell: +234-8082156750.

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