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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: Helen Javier <helenjavier0316@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: helenjavier22@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 17:28:47 -0800 (PST)
Subject: YOUR INHERITANCE ( GOD DIVINE FAVOUR)


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: helenjavier0316@yahoo.com



- Beloved Is your Turn to Shine !! Reply As you Are Chosen By God. I am Mrs. Helen Javier now undergoing medical treatment for cancer. I am married to Dr. Peter Javier who worked with South Africa embassy in Malaysia for nine years before he died in the year 2007. Before my Husband died, we both make a deposite of a total sum $7.6M in a Finance Company in Europe. Recently, my Doctor told me that I few month to live due to cancer problem. Having known my condition I have decided to donate this fund to a honest Person. My Attorney will issue you a Letter of Authority from Court naming you the original Beneficiary of these funds. Please assure me that you will act accordingly as I stated herein. Hoping to hear from you. In His Arms. Mrs. Helen Javier.


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