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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: "Paul MUBAYA" <pmubaya@fsmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: pmubaya@fastermail.com
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:44:20 +0100
Subject: Enquiry for investment

Sir,

I know you will be surprised to receive this message but please, for the sake of God our creator, do not ignore this message as your interest in this proposal will safe I and my younger sister's souls from death.

First, I am Mr. Paul MUBAYA of Sierra-Leone citizen, presently in Bangkok - THAILAND, as a result of the political crises in my country, Sierra-Leone that took the life of my dear father, Late (Dr). Godwin MUBAYA governor, Central Bank of Sierra-Leone in Abidjan. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen!

I took refuge to Bangkok with my junior sister, Ms Stella MUBAYA few days after the death of our father through the help of Engr. Dipl. Melphin YOGO, our intimate family friend, for severe safekeeping.

Before the death of our father and having in his mind what might be the out-come of the crises in our country, he secured from his personal savings and political allocation, a good total sum of US$16.3 Million disguisedly and safely flew to Bangkok as a family treasure under his official diplomatic immunities.

Considering our critical situation now in Bangkok, my sister and I are anxiously begging for your good help to investing this fund in your country under your control or directly in your company for safety reasons.

Finally, I will appreciate if you could express your area of specialization in terms of investment as well as notifying us what percentage of the total fund you should take for your anticipated kind assistance. Please call me on our private phone number +87 47634 27910 for any question if necessary while I look forward to your urgent response. I thank you once again for your anticipated cooperation. God Bless You.

My best regards,


Mr. Paul MUBAYA.
For the entire family.
D/L: +87 47634 27910.





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