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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: "Larry Temple" <barrlarrytem@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: barr_larry_tl@yahoo.co.nz
Date: Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:59:42 +0000
Subject: Please read very important

THIS INFORMATION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE PERSON ORENTITY TO WHICH IT IS
ADDRESSED AND MAY CONTAIN CONFIDENTIAL AND/OR PREVILEGED MATERIAL. ANY
REVIEW,RETRANSMISSION, DISEMINATION, OR OTHER USE OFF OR TAKING OF ANY
ACTION IN RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION BY PERSONS OR ENTITIES OTHER THAN
THE INTENDED RECIPIENT IS PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS IN ERROR,
PLEASE DESTROY THE COPY. THANK YOU.

Dear Friend,

(STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL)

My name is Larry Temple a south African citizen, I am a personal attorney to
Mr. Tony Yengeni. Mr Yengeni was the chairman of parliament's in south
Africa and the former chief whip of the ruling political party ANC.(MR. T.
YENGENI), has as a result of trust and Confidence he has mandated that I
search for a Reliable and trustworthy foreign partner, who Will help receive
some funds, which we have in cash Totalling US$ 25, 000,000.00 (Twenty Five
Million United States Dollars) into a personal,company or any reliable
foreign bank account for safe keeping for a Short period of time, since his
family bank accounts Within and outside the country have all been Frozen by
the authorities. I would refer you to these Websites for further information
about Tony`s family.

1)http://www.cnn.com/2001/WORLD/europe/10/03/safrica.arms/index.html

However we have managed to push the money abroad and it is presently in the
custody of a security company outside the country through a diplomatic means
which is the only means the money could leaves South Africa. The money was
disguised and deposited unders the custody of a particular security company
for safety until I find a relaible hand that will stand and clear the
consignment . Can I trust you? I hope you will not take advantage of this
and sit on the money when you receive it.
I must let you know that there is no risk what so ever involved on this
transaction, these funds will be received in your favor upon proper
application. If you are interested in this business, please urgently contact
me on these private and confidential e-mail address:
Please endeavour to keep this business confidential. I will be most grateful
if you can come forward and help me so that I will give you more details.

Awaiting your urgent reply.

Thanks

Larry Temple.

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