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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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Some comments about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: cecelia-ny@pnetmail.co.za
Date: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 04:13:19 -0800
Subject: BUSINESS ASISTANCE

MRS.CECELIA NYERERE
Email:cecelia-ny@pnetmail.co.za
ATTENTION!



I do foresee the surprise this letter will bring to
you as it comes from a stranger.But rest assured asit
comes with the best of intentions.However, your
address was courtesy of a business journal at the
World Trade Center in Johannesburg.But after due
consideration from your profile, I became aware and
assured of your credibility of handling this trust and

my future.Thus, after my humble decision to solicit
your understanding cooperation in this transaction,as
it will be beneficial to all of us involved.

My nameis Mrs. Cecelia Nyerere from Tanzania.I am the
wife of the late president of Tanzania JULIUS NYERERE,

who died Three years back.My husband used this
position
then to make for himself and for us some fortune.My
husband died after a protracted illness.His attorney
notified me and my family about my husband's Will,with

his chambers.When I was going through the will,I
discovered that my late husband had used his position
then to make some money, which he brilliantly
transferred and deposited it with a private Security
Company London.He deposited this consignment as
valuables.The
Seturity Company does not know that this consignment
contains cash money, except the attorney and me.

The amount is Thirty million (US$30 million).However
,my aim of contacting you is to help me and take this
some into your nominated account or
any other part of the world .Secondly, you will also
help me look for a profitable investment overseas
because I don't have knowledge of international
investments.As a result of my present situation , I
wont be able to conclude this transaction alone.

If you are interested in helping me out, try and
contact me with the above email indicating your
interest to help me.I will then furnish you with more
details.
I have mutually agreed to compansete you with 25% of
the sum
for your assistance.5% for expenses in the course of
the
transaction.Then the remaining 70% will remain for my
family and me, which you will help us invest.

Be informed that this transaction needs utmost trust
and confidentiality.Note also that the transaction
attracts no risk on your side hense all the modalities

for safe, smooth and succesful transaction have been
arranged by me.Please I need your Soonest response.
Thanks you.And God Bless
Best regards

Mrs Cecelia Nyerere.

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