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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: "WILLIAMS ADAMES" <williams_adams4@msn.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:11:17 +0000
Subject: GOOD DAY

Barrister Williams Adams & Associate
Plot 401 Attorney Avenue, Lagos Nigeria,
Private Email address:williamsng1@wanadoo.es
 
 
 
Attn: Sir/Madam,

It is with heartfelt hope that I write to seek your co-operation and assistance in the on text stated below, I am Barrister Williams Adams,
 
The personal Attorney to the late Mr. Peter Lombard. I got your contact through the help of my sister-in-law that works with the American Chambers of Commerce and Tourism; having noted the confidence reposed on your person by the sponsor of the recommendation.
 
 My late client was the Chief Executive officer of {Morkin Development Company} for 15 good years and he was retired on the 2nd day of September 1999. After a month,
 
 My client and his entire family died on their way to a Conference in a Plane crash on the 30th day of October 1999. Before their death my client deposited the total sum of US$15,000,000.00 In a Union Bank hoping of transferring the fund to his country as soon as he comes back from the conference. Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 4 years now' I seek your consent to present you as the next of kin of the deceased since NO body has come as  his relative to his sir.
 
 I agree to pay you 40% of the fund, 50% to me and While 10% can be also paid to you as the next of kin and incase of any expenses that may occur during the period of this project, our telephone communication and others expenses.
 
Further more, kindly furnish me with your following details, because failure to get this fund now, it may pay into treasury account.
 
{A}. YOUR FULL NAME.
{B}. YOUR CONTACT ADDRESS.
{C}. YOUR TELEPHONE/FAX NUMBER.
[D] YOUR IDENTIFICATION AND YOUR OCUPATION.
[E]YOUR AGE AND MARITAL STATUS.
 
 As soon as i receive your details, I will write an application to the Union Bank for immediate payment.

Looking for to hearing from you.
Best regard,
 
Barrister Williams Adams Esq.

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