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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: JENNIFER SMITH <jennismith101@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 2 Aug 2005 14:22:34 +0100 (BST)
Subject: SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL.


SWEEPSTAKE LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL.
An Affiliate of International Lottery organization.
London.
WINNING NOTIFICATION:
We happily announce to you the draw of the Sweepstake Lottery International programs held on the 13th of MARCH 2005. Your e-mail address attached to ticket number; 644 79543465 B4414 with serial number 6395-408AK, batch number A51/10872004JJE, lottery reference number 6376527711 and drew from lucky numbers 58-7-27-46-47-69 which consequently won in the 3rd category, you have therefore been approved for a lump sum pay out of US$3,500,000.00(Three Million Five Hundred United States Dollars) only, Please note that your lucky winning number falls within our European booklet representative office in London as indicated in your play coupon.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Due to the mix up of some numbers and email addresses, we ask that you keep your winning information confidential until your claims has been processed and your money remitted to you in cash or into your provided bank account (Swift T.T) or by certified cashier?s cheque. This is part of our security protocols to avoid unwarranted abuse of this program by some participants. Sweepstake Lottery International is a global leader in international software producers and one of the largest processor of software in the world since 1940. We have help people and Businesses by providing affordable, reliable and convenient payment services and software in the world today.
Note that all participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from over 70,000 companies email addresses and 80,000 individual email addresses from all over the world online of which five where selected at random as winners in different category. This promotion program takes place every decade and this lottery was promoted and sponsored by Association of software producers in all over the world and we hope with part of your winning, you will take part in our next decade international promotion lottery of Ten Million United State Dollars.
To obtain your claim, please contact our Fiducially Agency;
MR MICHAEL BOLTON,
FOR (DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS).
(GOVERNMENT ACCREDITED LOTTERY CLAIM AGENT IN LONDON).
Email:- mich_bolton101@yahoo.co.uk
Remember, all winnings must be claim not later than 30th of August 2004. After this date all unclaimed funds will be return to the promotion company. Please note in order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, remember to always quote your ticket number and batch numbers in all your correspondence with our judicial agent. Furthermore, should there be any change of address or information?s about you, do inform our Judicial agent as soon as possible to avoid disqualification of winnings.
Congratulations once again from all the members of our staff and thank you for being part of our promotion program and publications.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Jennifer Smith
SWEEPSSTAKE Zonal Coordinator.


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