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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 by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "Dav Chukwu Dumebi" <dav_chukwudumebi@myway.com>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 04:43:56 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: I trust you my friend so you have to try and trust me


Dear VICTIMNAME,

I got your mail and i must let you know that i am so glad you came my way because i need someone i can trust with this funds receipts as i have had a stuation where one Mr.Waid Al Sallim wanted me to entrust the funds in his care only for me to discover that the said man is one of the major sponsors of terrorism and i became scared as i would not want him to run away with the and later use it to support their terrorism activities.

I am very certain and convinced beyond reasonable doubts that i can trust you so you therefore must ensure you trust me too.

As a matter of fact,i will like for us to commence the regularization of all detailed doucments in your so as to enable the bank contact you and commence the remittance of the funds into your bank account.

I therefore having detailed you with the procedures,request that you forward your full name,telephone numbers (cell and home phones respectively for easy access),your contact or home address and your banking details (bank name and address,account name,account number,swift code).

As soon as i receive the aforementioned,i will preper all legal documents and forward them to the bank presenting you as the next of kin to my deceased client to enable them remit the funds inot your bank account.

I wait to hear from you.

Best regards,MR DAV.

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