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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: clement iwu <dr_clems482@live.com>
Reply-To: <mrclementiwu@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 17:14:01 +0100
Subject: OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL,



OFFICE OF THE AUDITOR GENERAL,CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIAABUJA.
Dear Beneficiary,
This is to inform you that your funds of US$15 Million has been approved for immediate delivery to you.
For the purpose of clarification, you are advised to reconfirm the information as given below (1)Your Full Names (2)Your Telephone Numbers and Address, which will enable the delivery of the above funds to your destination without any delay. I shall give the full details on how you inherited the funds once you return this inheritance payment notification letter to me.Kindly get back via Email;mrclementiwu@yahoo.com
Your quick response will be highly appreciated.
RegardsMr Clement Iwu.Director Payment & VerificationsCentral Bank of Nigeria.

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