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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: Aliyu Isah <aliyuisah2000@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: isah2aliyu@hotmail.com
Date: Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:54:04 -0800 (PST)
Subject: DEAR FRIEND, Your Kind Assistance Needed Please:


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: aliyuisah2000@yahoo.com



- FROM THE DESK OF BARRISTER ALIYU ISAH,LAW FIRM AND ASSOCIATE CHAMBERS,210 RUE FRANCE,B.P.200,LOME TOGO. Date:25-12 -2008 Dear Friend, With Due Respects,I know that this mail will come to you as a surprise but I believe that my contacting you is an ark of God. I am Barrister Aliyu Isah, a solicitor at law, On the 30th of April 2002, my client, was involved in a car accident along Kpalime express Road and all occupants of the vehicle unfortunately lost there lives. He used to work as a contractor in Lome Togo. Since his death, I have made several enquiries here to locate any of my clients extended relatives, this has proved unsuccessful.After these several unsuccessful attempts I decided to search through with his name which motivated me to contact you to see if I can locate any member of his family.I have contacted you to assist in repatriating the fund valued at US$18.5 million left behind by my client before it gets confiscated or declared unserviceable by the Security Finance Firm (bank) where this huge amount were deposited.The said Security Finance Company has issued me a notice to provide the next of kin or have his account confiscated within the next twenty one official working days, Since I have been unsuccessful in locating the relatives for over 2years now, I seek the consent to present you as the next of kin to the deceased since you have the same last names, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.Therefore, on receipt of your positive response, we shall then discuss the sharing ratio and modalities for transfer.I have all necessary information and legal documents needed to back you up for claim.All I require from you is your honest cooperation to enable us see this transaction goes through and for more details.Please contact me with the following information’s for easier communication.Marital status.......Age......Occupation....Nationality.....Phone Number........Fax Number.......Best Regards.Barrister Aliyu Isah.


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