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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: "DR. JOHNSON ZUMAH" <dr_jzu@yahoo.com> (may be fake)
Reply-To: drjzu@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 2005 23:00:54 +0200
Subject: HELLO

Dear Sir/Madam,
I honestly apologize and I hope I do not cause you any
embarrassment by contacting you through this means for a
business transaction of this magnitude, but
this is due to the confidentiality and prompt access
response on this medium, and with trust and good hope I
disclose this information confidentially to you for our
mutual benefit and please I want you to keep this secret to
yourself even if you are not able to help and assist me,
Before explaining the nature of my request and with
profound interest and in utmost confidence, I am soliciting
your immediate assistance and co-operation as to enable me
round up a business opportunity within my capacity as a
result of the death of our customer/client

I am Dr.Johnson Zumah, the regional manager of
ABSA Bank of South Africa Capetown Branch
I am a 62 years old married with two kids.

I have packaged a financial transaction that will
benefit both of us. As the regional manager of the
bank, it is my duty to send financial reports to my
head office in the capital city of Pretoria
On the course of the last year 2004 end of the
year report, I discovered that an account with US$
21.5 Million (TWENTY ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS) is declared dormant.

This account belongs to a foreign investor, whom you
share the same surname with. I conducted a routine check
and I discovered that he is death. So in my quest to
locate his family I got your contact, courtesy of
South Africa chamber of commerce.
According to Laws of Republic of Republic Of South Africa, at the
expiration of 5(five) years, the money will revert to
the ownership of the South Africa Government if nobody
applies to claim the fund.

Consequently, my proposal is that I will like you to
stand in as the next of kin to the depositor.
As an officer of the bank, I cannot be directly
connected to this money thus I am compelled to request
for your assistance to receive this money into your
bank account.

Upon the receipt of your positive reply, we shall discuss on;
(1) Basic program for operations.
(2) Financial status as to ascertain your capability upon completion of
this transaction, I have decided to give you 40% of the total sum, 55%
for me and which will be used for an investment into your Country. The
remaining 5% for any expenses we may incur.

I shall provide all relevant depository documents,
that might be required, and as a banker I will use my
office to provide information that might be required.
Looking forward to hearing from you, incase of any
question do not hesitate to phone me on my mobile
number + 27 73 227 0410 anytime.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A DEAL AND CONFIDENTIALITY IS OF GREAT IMPORTANCE

Regards,
Dr.Johnson Zumah.

REGIONAL MNG.
ABSA BANK


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