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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: Barrister Fred Itunu <freditunu2@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:53:13 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Congratulations Bosch,Payment Approval.


Congratulations Bosch,


Payment Approval


I, Barrister Fred Itunu writes to inform you that the over due inheritance funds valued US$10,500,000(Ten Million, Five Hundred United States Dollar) has been approved by the presidency and it's about to be released to through a commercial bank here in Nigeria(City Trust Bank Plc) via Key Telegraphic Transfer(KTT).
But, you are required to re-confirm the information's stated below to enable me forward your details to the paying bank for effective Wire Transfer.

FULL NAME:
FULL ADDRESS:
PHONE:
BANK NAME:
BANK ADDRESS:
ACCOUNT YPE:
ROUTING #:
ACCOUNT #:
SWIFT CODE(IF ANY):

Immediately I acknowledge the complete details, the paying bank shall contact you officially for the release of the over due inheritance funds either via Key Telegraphic Transfer(KTT).
Be informed that all documentation has been made on your behalf for easy effective transfer without hitches.
Also, the bank fees such as; C.O.T (Cost of Transfer & VAT (Value Added Tax) of 5% shall be deducted from source before transfer.
Finally, due to the huge amount involved and for your best interest, keep this confidential until you confirm the funds.

Congratulations once again!!
Regards,
Barrister Fred Itunu.
Phone: +234-1-2125045


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