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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: george savimbi <johannes_savimbi0002@yahoo.co.in>
Date: Fri, 17 Dec 2004 15:00:02 +0000 (GMT)
Subject: ASSISTANCE FOR FUND REALLOCATION


MR. JOHANNES SAVIMBI
SANTON SQUARE, JOHANNESBURG
REP. OF SOUTH AFRICA.
TEL:+27 73 388 8576

Email: johannes_savimbi0002@yahoo.co.in

Dear Sir:

I write to solicit for your utmost assistance on a
business proposal that would be of immense benefit to
both of us involved. I got your contact information
while making inquiries through a business Trade
Journal for investment purpose in your country.

Permit me to introduce myself. I am Jojannes Savimbi,
Personal assistant to the late Angolan rebel leader
Mr. Jonas Savimbi of Unita Rebels in Angola. I was
sent on a diplomatic mission to the Republic of South
Africa to purchase arms and ammunition worth
US$ 15 Million (Fifteen Million United States Dollars)
and the money was properly arranged and delivered to
South Africa by a diplomatic itineraries, a border
post monitored by our rebel group.

On my arrival here in South Africa, I had a change of
mind and decided to part ways with all the money under
my control, following the facts that I had realized
that we were fighting for the selfish interest of my
late brother, the rebel leader Mr. Jonas Savimbi.
Moreover, I decided to give peace a chance to reign
for the emancipation of a new era in our country,
Angola.

This money in the diplomatic luggage was deposited in
a security and finance company here in South Africa
for safety reasons and I intend to invest this money
in a business that could generate an income for me, as
I am no more in service to anybody.

Furthermore, I am presently seeking for political
asylum here in South Africa, while making contact to
see a way I can move this money to a foreign country
where I could invest, as the country South Africa did
not permit any investment by refugees.

I decided to contact you to stand as a foreign partner
to provide an account where I will lodge this money
into as the beneficiary. If you are interested in
helping me with this transfer, I am offering you 15%
of the total money and 80% is for me while 5% will be
for any expenses that could be made in the course of
this transaction.

There is no risk involved, as I have made every
necessary arrangement for a successful transfer of
this money. Always call me through the phone before
sending me a fax through the number above.

Thanks while expecting your reply.

Best regards,
Johannes Savimbi.






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