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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: geralddasuki@boardermail.com
Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:31:54 +0200
Subject: CONTRACT NOTIFICATION (Assistance)

Greetings,

For increased security/privacy, please reply to me via Direct E-mail: geralddasuki11@myway.com

I am making this contact with you in good faith, I have decided to contact you for confidential, urgent and rewarding joint business.
I am Gerald Dasuki, a solicitor. Six years ago I stood for a foreign Client/Contractor who bided for a contract for supply oil-drilling equipment to the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC).
The contract was well executed and the total amount involved was $22.5Million. Part payment of ($12 Million) has been paid to my client at the time.
As his represetative, ever since I have been negotiating the release of the balance of $10.5Million. Recently, NNPC has allocated funds for payment/settlement of all outstanding contract payment but unfortunately my client has passed away and unable to claim the fund, based on this, I would like to present/recommend you as a business associate/benefactor to my late client so the funds will be paid to your favor.
If you can handle this transaction for our joint benefit, please get back to me so that I can give you more details on this matter, as what is required now is to register you as the Benefactor so that the fund will be transfered into your designated bank account.
I have all the title documents to the fund, which I can transfer to you to enable you have access to the funds. Be assured that this is risk-free and legitimate. Please advise me on your position immediately and take note that I want this kept very confidential.
If it is okay by you, I advice you get back to me ASAP. You are also expected to forward your telephone number for further communication.
Yours faithfully,
Gerald Dasuki

NOTE: for increased security/privacy, please reply to me via Direct E-mail: geralddasuki11@myway.com






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