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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: isnanto isnanto <isnanto_3@yahoo.co.in>
Reply-To: isnanto_1@yahoo.co.in
Date: Wed, 8 Dec 2004 08:19:00 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: Fund Repatriation


PARKA AND ASSOCIATES
BARISTERS AND SOLICITORS
6 YELE STREET,
ZONE III WUSE,
F.C.T ABUJA.
EMAIL:i_parkaxx@yahoo.ie
PHONE NO:
Our Ref: UN/UND/1034
Your Ref:

REPATRIATON OF THE SUM OF $15,000,000USD.
_______________________________________________________
l am,Isnanto Parka an indonesian citizen,
attorney President Charles Taylor of Liberia on international matters.The unfortunate incident that brought about the hurried exit of my client,President Charles Taylor, from power prompted him to act quickly and decisively in securing one of the legacy of the family.However, due to my intimacy with the president, and the exile situatione acknowledged me of the secrete location of funds at the tune of $15,000,000 ( fifteen million united states dollars ) which was deposited in a security company in Nigeria,where he is presently residing as a fugitive.
I contacted you because I am asked by my client{Charles Taylor}to look for a
foreigner whom we will move this consignment under
his/her custody. He is serious of transferring this
consignment out of this country for offshore delivery
because of some facts and family problems that
presently exist.
These facts are:
1.His fears of limited rights as a fugitive in Nigeria.
2.Lack of trust and insecurity of Nigerian banks and security companies.
3.His future plans of relocation to Europe or America .
4.Plans of international business involvement and investment.
Every legal document the security company may request
from you before they could release this consignment
under your custody is presently with me. Be informed
that this transfer is 100% risk free.
I will appreciate to receive your quick reply towards
this letter (Offer) so that we shall proceed
immediately while you include your telephone number on
your letter to me.
kindly notify me through my e-mail address above so that l can furnish you with more details. While I await your urgent response, your confidentiality is solicited to serve us better.

Best regards
Isnanto Parka


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