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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: Mr Chu Wong <chuwong291@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <bright_day_10@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2007 21:55:08 +0000
Subject: URGENT ATTENTION


Dear Sir/Madam,
Compliments of the day, Although you might be apprehensive about my email as we have not met before. My name is Mr. Chu Wong I work with the Hang Seng Bank. There is the sum of $19,500,000.00 in my bank” Hang Seng Bank", Hong kong. There were no beneficiaries stated concerning this fund which means no one would ever come forward to claim it. That is why I ask that we work together so as to have the sum transferred out of my bank into your account.
The strategy I intend using to effect the funds transfer out of my bank to its final destination would be done with all the laws of Hong Kong in mind. I have every intention of making the process legal and via bank wire transfer. I would for the sake of transparency make sure that you have direct contact with all agencies we would be using for the process which would include the receiving bank and the government of the United Kingdom. I have picked a bank that has online bank services so that you would be able to track and monitor the funds transfer process. I would give you further details on the execution of my intentions once I hear back from you on your interest to help.
All I need from you is your willingness, trust and commitment. Please email me on my private email address (bright_day_10@yahoo.co.uk) so we can commence all arrangements and I would give you more information on how we would handle this project. Please treat this business with utmost confidentiality.
Sincerely,Chu Wong

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