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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: GOVERNOR OFFICE <governor_cbn_info@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: info_contractorcbn@uymail.com
Date: Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:12:59 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: SEND THIS INFO'S IMMEDIATELY FOR URGENT COMMENCEMENT.


Dear George,

Mr. George we acknowledge the receipt of your email, I am most delighted after reading your email I find out that you are aware of the fact that I am been fair and truthful to you, I have not cause to lie to you I must confess this. I know you might not believe me but it is the fact.

We only need your assistance to transfer the sum of $8.5m into your bank account.There is no magic that you can handle this transaction except for yourself determination that you can,you don't have to worry yourself over trhe banking proceedures because I have already taking care of that. This fund was originated through OVER-INVOICE from the contractors that has been paid their due contract funds.

The only problem delaying this transaction is your non ability to provide the needed informations for securement of this transaction, see below is the information we need to proceed further with the transfer.
HERE IS THE NEEDED INFO;

YOUR FULL NAME
YOUR CONTACT/MAILING ADDRESS
YOUR TEL/FAX NO'S
YOUR COMPLETE BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS WHICH INCLUDES, SWIFT CODE,
ROUTING NO AND BENEFICIARY NAME.

Kindly send the above information to enable us proceed to the High Court to secure the needed papers that will back you up as the new beneficiary of the said funds.

Awaiting your urgent co-operation and God bless.

Yours faithfully,

Prof. Charles Soludo.


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