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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: "Michael Morgan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <michaelmorgan100@sify.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2009 23:10:54 -0700
Subject: GOOD DAY

Dear Friend,
I am sorry for contacting you through this medium without a prior notice,I had to use this means because it is an easier and more confidential way of people around the world.
I got your contact through an email directory and decided to contact you for assistance that will be beneficial to both of us at the end of the transaction. I am Barrister Michael Morgan, a Solicitor at Law in England.

The nature of my services covers individuals,corporate bodies and institutions. I also represent Government Departments as an External Solicitor. I am the personal attorney of late Mr Douglas,who used to work
with an indigenous company here in England.Mr.Douglas who died on July 25, 2000 in a plane crash along with his wife (Marlyn) and James(Son)Amanda(Daughter).
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/905308.stm

After these several unsuccessful attempts, I decided to do some research in the internet, to locate any member of his family. As a lawyer and the personal attorney to the deceased I was told to remain in the capital to
provide the Next-Of-Kin of my late client by the Deposit bank were his money and documents of his properties are kept. My proposition to you is to seek your consent to present you as the next-of-kin and beneficiary of
my late client, so that the proceeds of this account can be paid to you.I have contacted you to assist me in repatriating the money and estate left
behind by my client before they get confiscated or declared unserviceable by the bank where these huge deposits were lodged.The Bank has issued me a
notice to provide the next of kin or have the Account confiscated within the next ten official working days. Then we can share the amount on a mutually agreed-upon percentage.All legal documents to back up your claim
as my client's next-of-kin will be provided.When I receive a positive response and after proper discussion with you, I will update you all relevant information that will facilitate the release of the Funds to you.All I require is your honest cooperation to enable us see this
transaction through. This will be executed under a legitimate arrangement that will protect you from any breach of the law.

An Application will have to be filed to the Holding bank for processing of the release of the funds into your nominated bank account.If this business proposition offends your moral values,do accept my apology,please contact me at once to indicate your interest, By giving me your telephone and fax number so that I too can contact you,Please get in touch with me through this email address: michaelmorgan100@sify.com

I wait to hear from you.
Thanks,
Michael Morgan.


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