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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: "jeffmukar207@cantv.net" <jeffmukar207@cantv.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:03:26 -0430
Subject: Hello my Dear.

Hello my Dear.
My name is Jeff, I am very sorry interring into your privacy without your permission, please accept my massage with you faith and get back to me for more details.

I need your help to transfer the sum of US$3.5millon dollars in your bank account abroad the money deposited by my late father before he was shout died together with my mum during political up bringing .As the only son I need you by my side to control and invest this fund in a reliable investment for my future.

Actually you live in a Western country with a stable economy for good investment and I will appreciate your advice in any lucrative business in your country where we can invest into.

Also I need your help in securing a letter of invitation that will permit me to get a visa to come down to your country for residence in order to continue my education while you make the full responsibility of the investment of the funds.

I am willing to offer you 20% of the total amount while 5% will earmark for any expenses during transferring of the funds in your account.

As soon as you indicate your interest to join in this business, kindle get back to me with your full details so that I can introduce you to the bank for the transfer to commence immediately.

I am looking forward to read from you soonest.

Sincerely,

Jeff

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