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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: lumoh siyanga <sslumoh@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:03:21 -0500 (CDT)
Subject: i need your relationship over this please

Attention anticipated partner,



Before I start, I must firstly apologize for this unsolicited proposal to you.



I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a relationship, but as time goes on you will realize the need for my action.



Do not consider this hoax, as we have never had past correspondence nor acquaintance, rather treat as urgent as sounds for it is for our mutual benefits.



My name is Mr. Lumoh Siyanga and I am the Audit Manager with one of the prime banks here in Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire (Name withheld for security purpose).



I have a business proposal in the tune of US$4,200,000.00 (Four Million Two Hundred Thousand US Dollars) and after the successful transfer, we shall share in ratio of 35% for you and 65% for me.



Should it interest you, please indicate so by contacting me immediately so we can commence all arrangements to enable me give you more information on the next line of approach to this project.



Please treat this business with utmost confidentiality and send me the following for onward proceedings.



1 Full names,

2 private phone and fax numbers,

3 current residential address,

4 Date Of Birth and Occupation,

5 State or origin and nationality.



Awaiting your earliest response at sslumoh@gmail.com or slumoh@indiatimes.com and please endeavour to make this a secret even if you do not intend going into this deal with me.



Kind Regards,



Mr. Lumoh Siyanga.

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