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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: usman66@terra.com.mx
Date: Mon, 18 Apr 2005 03:47:26 -0700
Subject: RE:

FROM: Senator Usman Bala.
Email: ba_usman1@yahoo.com


Attn: Sir

My name is Senator Usman Bala,the chairman of the Senate committee on housing
and urban development in the National Assembly of the Federal Republic Of
Nigeria.

I am writing you to earnestly Solicit for your assistance in helping to
receive some sum of money into your account for safe keeping.I got your
e-mail address through an internet marketing firm while searching for a
reliable and reputable person to handle this transaction.

THE PROPOSITION:

We have the sum of US$25,000,000.00 (Twenty Five Million Dollars) that we
intend to transfer overseas through the assistance of a foreign partner.This
money came as a result of over provision in the budget for unclaimed pension
and accident insurance. This over provision was done by my committee, but
all payments have been made to beneficiaries leaving behind the over budgeted
amount which amounts to US$25,000,000.00 which is deposited in the Nigeria
Deposit Bank here in Nigeria.I have agreed to transfer the funds overseas
for my campaign funding and other investment purposes with your help.
I am contacting you therefore,to stand in as the beneficiary to process
this fund into your custody.As soon as you give your consent to this I will
immediately send you title documents to the fund in your name so you can
make claim for it.
I will provide you with 30% for assisting us and 5% to be set aside for
reimbursement,for every expenses that may arise during the process of concluding
the transaction.The fund shall be transferred to you legally in accordance
with all laid down procedures governing foreign transfer of funds.
I have perfected all modalities for the successful transfer of this money
to you as the beneficiary.
Finally,I have to reassure you that this transaction is 100% RISK FREE and
should be kept absolutely confidential.Presently,you can reach me by return
mail, you should also include your telephone numbers if any, for secured
communication between us.

Thank you for your anticipated cooperation.

I await your response.

Please expedite action if you can assist me in this regard,do send your
response to my alternative Email: ba_usman1@yahoo.com

Best Regards

Senator Usman Bala.



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