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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: "Mr.Kelin Mbe." <kelin_victor@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:58:06 +0900
Subject: Re/Please your urgent reply.

Hello, I want you to help me transfer the sum of US$10.5Million dollars into your account in your country. This money belongs to my late client,(Engr.Max), who died in a car accident few years ago with his family leaving nobody for the claim. As his personal lawyer, the bank has written the last warning letter to me, to present his next of kin or have the account blocked and the money confiscated. This transaction is legal and risk free. You will get 40% , 50% for me and 10% will be for expenses. I will come to your country as soon as i hear from you so that we can discuss more about this business. If you are interested Kindly fill the following information please: Names in full:.... Occupation:..... Age:... Tel:.... Best Regards Mr.Kelin Mbe.

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