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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: "Bukari Karaba" <bukarikaraba@netscape.net> (may be fake)
Reply-To: kbukari2004@netscape.net
Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2005 06:38:15 -0800
Subject: Financial Transaction

ATTN SIR,
I receive very encouraging information about you and how trustworthy you are. I am delighted with such useful information. I am interested in the partnership investment program with you or your corporation. I am an ex-member of the Polisario Movement of Western Sahara State. Being the chief executive of my former region, I awarded the contract of IRRIGATION to a top Portuguese Firm worth several millions of dollars. In the execution of that project the Portuguese firm discovered large amount of gold in one of the contract site. I collaborated with the Portuguese Firm on a mutual agreement on the proceed of which my share has been deposited in a coded Security firm in Europe.

On 10th February 2004 my business partner and myself took a flight from Kish to sharjah and we flew Kish airline. We had a plane crash and all members of my friends' family including my very good friend lost their lives. I give thanks to Allah that I am one of the lucky ones that survived the crash.

The airline was under the management of one Mr. Shabab Attarzadeh who was later sacked after this incidence. I had to return to Western Sahara

As the Administrator, I cannot introduce or circulate this fund into the Sahara banking system considering my provisional duty and considering the fact that I earn less than what I have in that account. The above situation prompted my decision to solicit your co-operation to take delivery of this fund into your custody for my proposed investment, as you will be adequately compensated. I will arrange all necessary procedures in ensuring a smooth process for the funds to get to you. I will appreciate you contact me once you receive this mail via my e-mail account indicating your capability and willingness to enable me to give you more details of my modus operandi of getting this money to you hitch free. This matter requires your urgent attention and confidentiality whatever your decision.
Best Regards,
Bukari Karaba
Western Sahara
Sahara
Please send your reply to this secured email address: kbukari@mail2muslim.com


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