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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: Sonia Oba <oba_sn12@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: oba_sn2007@yahoo.it
Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2007 06:03:44 -0800 (PST)
Subject: I am Sonia Oba


My Dear,

I am Sonia Oba from Congo Brazzaville in Central Africa. My late Husband Philip Oba deposited some funds with a security company before his death,

I need your financial help to enable me clear the Deposite and investment in your country, I also have gold among the 2 deposited boxes the quality of the gold is 350kgs Gold dust. 22+ carat quality. The other box contains 50million USD.

I have all the deposite documents and ready to meet you before we go for clearance. I will give you 20% commission for all transaction and you will help me to market the gold.I will give you more details as soon as I receive your reply.

Thanks,
Yours sincerely,
Sonia Oba



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