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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: "Mrs. Hajia" <mariam_hajia00@gazeta.pl>
Reply-To: mrshajia@live.com
Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 06:45:14 -0700
Subject: I NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE!!


Hello Dear,


I am Hajia Mariam Abacha, I got your contact through my private search,
after the death of my husband, I therefore decided to contact you in
confidence to beseech your support to secure my deposit, sum of (38Million)
from finance Firm, and invest it in your country under your control.


Conclusively, I have decided to offer you 25% share of the total fund or any
investment we shall venture the aforesaid fund, also we can invest into
properties, or any other business you may advice, thanks for your
understanding as I wait your swift response.


Kindly furnish me the following details:


1) Legal name.....
2) Personal Telephone number.....
3) Occupation.....
4) Age.....


Regards
Mrs. Hajia Mariam

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