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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.
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: "Adelabi Williams" <partnerme@latinmail.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: adelabichambers@pochta.ru
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005 20:57:24 +0100
Subject: OPPORTUNITY.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS VALUD AT $42 MILLION USD.
Attn : Sir,
This deposit was made by one of the AFRICAN President in West Africa, name (withheld) to a private Finance Company out side his country. He instructed me as his personal proxy to seek your consent for the transfer of this fund to you.
Reason is that there will be another election comes up 2007 and there is no way he can go back to that seat. I will inform you with more details as soon as you respond to this offer. I am right now here in Cotonou Benin Rep, where the Deposit was made waiting for your reply.
Do get back to me with these requirements to enable us proceed.
1. Your full names and your complete contact address.
2. Your Telephone/Fax numbers.
3. Your Bank detailed account
4. Your first page of International passport or Drivers license.
I will link you up to the Finance Company for immediate transfer of the funds as soon as I read from you showing interest to cooperate with me.
Looking forward to your swift response.
Best regards,
Adelabi Esq.
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