joewein.net   joewein.de LLC
fighting spam and scams on the Internet
Try our spam filter!
Free trial for 30 days
  jwSpamSpy

Home
About Us
Spam
419/Nigeria
Fraud
Contact

"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.

Click here to report a problem with this page.

 

 

Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: "James Deborah" <deborah_james5@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: deborahjames01@gmail.com
Date: Thu, 22 May 2008 18:56:06 +0100
Subject: HELP THE ORPHANS ,


HELP THE ORPHANS ,


I am MRS DEBORAH JAMES from South Africa.I am married to Late MR DAVID JAMES
of blessed memory who was an oil explorer in NIGERIA, RIVER STATE for
fifteen years before he died in the year 2000.


We were married for twelve years without a child. He died after a brief
illness that lasted for only four days. Before his death we were both
devoted to our God and respect other who serve him. Since his death, I too
have been battling with both Cancer and fibroid problems. When my late
Husband was alive he Deposited the sum of $18.5million (Eighteen Million,
Five Hundred thousand U.S Dollars) with a Deposit Company in Europe.the
money is deposited as Family Valuables/Treasure for security reasons.


Recently, my doctor told me that I have only six months to live due to my
cancer problem, and this lead to a stroke attack which bother me most though
because I cannot move as I use to. Having known my condition I decided to
entrust this fund to either a philanthropic organization or devoted
individual that will utilize this money the way I am going to instructs
herein.30% of the US$18.5million goes to you to ensure that you are prepared
for the task ahead, 60% of this money will be used in all sincerity to fund
philanthropic organization, orphanages, widows and 5% will go to the family
Attorney who will prepare the Authorisation and the balance 5% sent to me to
at least prepare for my funeral and off-set my medical bills.
I am taking this decision because I don't have any child or devoted
relations whose behavior has left much to be desired while I am ill and
above all I don't want a situation where this money will be used in an
UnGodly manner,hence this bold decision.


Since my health is Retrogressing by the minute, you will have to send your
POSTAL ADDRESS, CONTACT PHONE NUMBER AND FAX and a little details about
yourself, because I got your address from the internet after a thorough
search with the help of my pastor who pray and help me .
As soon as I receive this information from you I will make arrangement to
prepare the Authorization through the family Attorney for you to get
Possession of the Deposit. As soon as I receive your reply and the
authorization is given to you by me, I will give you the name and contact of
the Deposit company where the money was Deposited in Europe, for claims to
the consignment.


Until I hear from you, I pray that this letter bring you and your family
good tiding while my dreams to help humanity rest squarely on your
shoulders.


May the Almighty God continue to guide and protect you.


Remain Blessed,
MRS DEBORAH JAMES.

Anti-fraud resources: