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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: walai melek <walaimelek@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2005 00:44:50 -0800 (PST)
Subject: FROM:BARRISTER WALAI MELEK (ESQ)


WALAI MELEK & ASSOCIATES,
# 30 ADISA BASHUA STREET,
SURULERE, LAGOS - NIGERIA
Dear Friend,
I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise,please accept the
content in good faith. I do not intend to cause any grief to you and
your family.The reason for sending this mail is very fundamental to the
doctrine of human privileges and right. I am Barrister Walai Melek, a
solicitor at law, personal attorney to a national of your country and a
member of your family since he had the same family name with you , and
used to work with his Company Here in Nigeria. Here in after shall be
referred to as my client.

30th day of september 2000, my client,his wife and their only daughter
were involved in a car accident along Nouvissi express Road. All
occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. Since then I
have made several enquiries to your embassy here to locate any of my
clients
extended relatives,this has also proved unsuccessful. After these
several unsuccessful attempts,I have reasoned very professionally and I
feel it will be legally proper to present you as the next of kin of my
deceased client, so that you can be paid the funds left in his Finance
Firm.

I therefore seek your consent to present you as the Next of Kin to the
Deceased since you are at an advantage, bearing the same surname and
equally from the same country, that the proceeds of this Finance Firm
valued at $18.5M can be paid to you. We shall both share the funds. 40%
for you and 55% for me, while 5% should be for Expenses or your
Government may require Taxes.

The said Finance Firm has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin
or have his account confisicated. I expect your urgent response
indicating your full interest in this great business to our both mutual
trust.
Further more,Kindly furnish me with your following Details if you are
interested.

{A}.YOUR FULL NAME.
{B}.YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.
{C}.YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.
{D} YOUR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION
(E) YOUR OCUPATION.

I guarantee you that this transaction will be executed under legitimate
arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

BARRISTER WALAI MELEK (ESQ)
WALAI MELEK & ASSOCIATES,
# 30 ADISA BASHUA STREET,
SURULERE, LAGOS - NIGERIA







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