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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: jurlrt verjat <jurlet_verjat@yahoo.fr>
Date: Wed, 15 Jun 2005 14:10:52 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: From Jurlet.


From Jurlet

Good day and how are you? I hope fine,

It's my pleasure to contact you for investment assistance, which I intend to establish with you in your country.Though we have not met before but I believe, one has to risk confiding in someone to succeed sometimes in life.however is not mandatory or in any manner compel you to honour against your will,

I am Jurlet Verjat, 22years old and the only Daughter of my late parents Mr and Mrs Verjat. My father was a highly reputable busnness magnet-(a cocoa merchant)who operated in the capital of Ivory coast during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in France during one of his business trips abroad on the 12th.Febuary 2000.

Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of his who travelled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 4 years old,and since then my father took me so special. Before his death on Febuary 12th 2000, he called the secretary who accompanied him to the hospital and told him that he have the sum of (USD$8.700,000) ( MILLION UNITED STATES DOLLARS)deposited with a finance house here in abidjan Cote'D Ivoire west Africa. He further told him that he deposited the money in his name,while I am the next of kin.

I am just 22, years old and a highy school college girl, with little knowledge of business which is why I am in need of a partner whom will assist me to get this fund released for investments in his or her country while I proceed with my education.

Dearest, I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance on this regard, and your suggestions and ideas will be highly appreciated.

Now permit me to ask these few questions?

1. Can you honestly help me as your Daughter?

2.can I completely trust you?

3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your account?

Please,Consider this and get back to me as soon as possible so i give you the full informations that will be need and i want you to know that you are the frist person i have contact for this my assistance.Kindly get back to me with this Email:jurlet_verjat@yahoo.fr

Thank you so much and God bless you abundantly.

Best regards,

Yours sincerely,

Jurlet Verjat.

Kindly get back to me with this Email:jurlet_verjat@yahoo.fr










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