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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: "MRS LINDA KENNETH LAY" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <mrs.lindakennethlay@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:38:39 +0800
Subject: WIFE OF LATE KENNETH LAY (TRANSACTION)

Wife of former Enron chairman Kenneth Lay tearfully

I am Mrs. Linda Kenneth Lay, wife of Former Enron CEO Late Kenneth Lay who die in jail my Husband and I have $102,000,000. One Hundred and Two Million United States Dollars in a Finance Company which my Late Husband and I deposited. all I am doing need any individual or a corporate body that can profitably invest $102,000,000.One Hundred and Two Million United States Dollars on real estates and properties . The most importantly, you will be required to invest these funds on real estates preferably in your country of residence I am willing to reward you with 20% for your partnership role.
My Late Husband was convicted of criminal charges in May 2007, but the cases was dropped following his death in July. He left all his assets to me, I am arguing that the government cannot seized all our money and properties my late husband, is the rightful owner. The government contends that our properties gained $99 million from criminal activity, part of which my late husband used to pay off the $2.5 million mortgage on the condo we stay ,another $10 million controlled by a partnership for us, and $22,000 in a bank account. They said our family's condo "represents property involved in money laundering." But they have idea of the $102,000,000. One Hundred and Two Million United States Dollars we have in a secret account.
Prosecutors filed this civil case in October 207, at the same time the dropped the charges against my late husband Ken Lay. Since those charges were dropped, they would have to prove that Lay committed crimes (which was called a "slam dunk" the first time around) if the civil action goes before a jury.
http://carey2.blogspot.com/2007/05/linda-lay-ken-lays-wife-back-in-news.html
Once I receive a message from you notifying me of your interest, the details of the transaction/the terms and condition of the business would then be brought to your knowledge.
Your urgent response will be highly appreciated and will swiftly bring us to the commencement of the transaction. Trust me; this is once in a life time opportunity I bet you can't afford to miss. Please do kindly reply me on this email addresses:
With the following:
Your Full Name:
Your Complete Address:
Name of City of Residence:
Country: ___
Direct Telephone Number:__________________
Mobile Number: _________________
Fax Number: ______________________
Occupation: ________________
I urgently await your response.
Best Regards
Mrs. Linda Kenneth Lay
mrslindakennethlay@yahoo.com.hk

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