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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: johnmikeng@zipmail.com.br
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2005 16:33:32 -0800
Subject: Claim_As_the_Next_of_Kin_To_My_Late_Client

Attn: Sir / Madam
It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and assistance
in the context stated below, I am Barrister John Mike, The personal Attorney
to the late Mr John Solomon. I got your contact through the help of my
sister-in-law that works with the American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism,
due 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 was the Chief Executive officer of {Morkin
Development Company} for 15 good years and he was retired on the 30th day
of September 1999. After a month, My client and his entire family died on
their way to a Conference in a Plane crash on the 30th day of October 1999.
Before their death my client Deposited the total sum of S$20,000,000.00
In a Finance House hoping of transferring the fund to his country as soon
as he comes back from the conference. Since I have been unsuccessful in
locating the relatives for over 4 years now' I seek your consent to present
you as the next of kin of the deceased since you relate to his sir.
I agree to pay you 40% of the fund, 40% to me and While 20% can be also
paid to you as the next of kin and incase if you spend any money for an
{AFFIDAVIT OF TRUE NEXT OF KIN}.Further more, Kindly furnish me
with your following details.
{A}. YOUR FULL NAME.
{B}. YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.
{C}. YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.
[D] YOUR IDENTIFICATION AND YOUR OCUPATION.
[E]YOUR AGE AND MARITAL STATUS.
As soon as i receive your details, I will write an application to the Finance
House for immediate payment.
Take note of my alternative E- Mail johnmikeng2005@yahoo.co.in
Thanks and God bless.
Barrister John Mike



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