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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: "Paul Campbell" <paul_campbell2020@msn.com>
Reply-To: c24_paul@myway.com
Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 14:36:33 +0000
Subject: ENQUIRY

Dear Friend,

My name is Paul Campbell, a senior staff and executive of a
bank here in Scotland, United Kingdom.I have only written to seek your
indulgence and assistance.

I wish to make a transfer involving a huge
amount.I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank
account of your choice.Thus, for your indulgence and support, I
propose an offer of 25% of the total amount to be yours after the
transfer has been successfully
concluded.

Kindly reply me stating your
interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary
proceedure with which to make the transfer.
I anxiously await your
response.Thanks and Godbless.

Sincerely yours,
PAUL
.......................................
PAUL CAMPBELL
Tel.: +447040124814


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