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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: TSONIYI <TSONIYI@terra.es>
Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2005 02:39:25 -0800
Subject: I NEED YOUR BUSINESS ASSISTANCE


T.SONIYI & Bar Associate
Attorney Avenue, Plot 201' Ng.
private Email:(tobi_soniyi@consultant.com)
Cell:
Attn:Friend ,
It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and
assistance in the context stated below, I am Barrister Tobi Soniyi,the
personal Attorney to the late Mr.Abdu Elzanatyt . I got your
contact through the help of my sister-in-law that works with the
American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism, though I did not disclose to
her my humble intention for an honest foreigner like you, having noted
the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the
recommendation.
My late client Mr.Abdu Elzanatyt was the Chief Executive officer of
{Shell Development Company} for 15 years and he was retired on the 30th
day of September 1999. After a month, My client Mr.Abdu Elzanatyt
and his entire family died on their way to a Conference in a
Plane crash on the 30th day of October 1999.in Egypt Air Flight 990,
air crash.For more information about this crash and person's you can
contact this website): http://www.s-t.com/daily/11-99/11-02-
99/d08ho174.htm
http://www.cnn.com/US/9911/02/egyptair990.list/index.html
My client Mr.Abdu Elzanatyt of blessed memory deposited the sum of
US$13, 300, 000.00(Thirteen Million Three Hundred Thousand United
States dollars Only), with a Finance House hoping of transferring the
fund to his country {EGYPT} after his retirement as soon as he comes
back from the conference.But the untimely death eludes him.In view of
this and Since i have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for
over 4years now to lay cliams on the fund, I seek your consent to
present you as the next of kin of the deceased(Mr.Abdu Elzanatyt)to
enable us transfer the fund into your account as a foreigner.However, I
shall forward you with the necessary documents on
confirmation of your acceptance to assist me for the transfer and
investment of the fund. It is my intention to compensate you with 40%
of the total money for your services and as the owner of the account
and the balance shall be my investment capital. This is the reason why
I decided to contact you. Please all communications should be
confidential . As soon as I receive your positive response showing
your interest I will put things in action immediately. In the light of
the above, I shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability
and willingness
to handle this transaction sincerely.
Awaiting your urgent and positive response.
Thanks and God bless.
Barrister Tobi Soniyi.
NB.
Please reply to my official email address. (tobi_soniyi@consultant.com)





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