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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: "maryam abacha" <maryamabacha07@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 12 Sep 2005 12:05:16 +0000
Subject: Good Day!!!

Dear Friend,

How are you today and business in your country? I am Mrs.Maryam Abacha.
Wife to the late military head of state of Nigeria General Sani
Abacha.I would respectfully request that you keep the contents of this mail
confidential and respect the integrity of the information you come by
as a result of this mail.I would like to intimate you with certain
informations that I
believe would be of interest to you. I know you would be wondering why
I am writing you with a request such as this but I only urge you to
read on.


Due to a travel enbargo and security network placed on my day to day
affairsI cannot travel abroad,and the funds i want to talk to you about
is in Holland. I have abroad a huge sum of money,$30.3 million US dollars
deposited in a security firm which name is withheld for now, , until we
open communication and build trust . I will be gratefull if you could
represent me at the security company and collect the funds. I have
needs for the funds now, and will entrust this funds to you as my financial
manager.This arrangement is known to you and my son Mustapha alone, I offer
you 15%
of the entire funds if you accept my proposal.

There is no risk whatsoever as all the paperwork for this transaction
will be done by an attorney and my position as the depositor
guarantee`s the successful execution of this transaction. If you are
interested in this role, I urge you to indicate to that effect.

Upon your response, if favourable, I shall then provide you with more
details and relevant information that will help you get full
understanding of the transaction. I will appreciate it if you send me
your confidential telephone and fax numbers for easier communication.

Please send your reply mail to my confidential email address:
abacha_mary789@uk2.net




Sincerely yours,

Mrs. Maryam Abacha


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