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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: "Rev.David Williams" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <reverenddavidwilliams101@yahoo.it>
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2012 21:15:36 +0800
Subject: GOOD NEWS BENEFICIARY THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR FUNDS

Dear Beloveth,

Greetings to you in the name that is above every other name: Jesus Christ the Son of the Living God. And Thanks be to God who always gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).

Let me start by introducing myself to you, I am Reverend David Williams and a banker by profession with banking experience of 24years. Presently, I am working with the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN) at the transfer department and am in charge of Foreign Transfer Department.

I want to use this opportunity to let you know that I came across your file that was painted Red and marked X and your transfer has been put on pending and hold for so long. I took time to carry out my investigation and only to find out that you have paid VIRTUALLY all fees but the fund was not released to you.

I'm writing to confirm if you are DEAD or Alive because I am looking for all means to get this fund across to you or your family.

I needed to do this because you need to know the statues of your Funds and cause for the delay, please this is like a Mafia setting in Nigeria, and you may not understand it because you are not a Nigerian. I am only doing this because I have the fear of GOD in me and I hate to see people been cheated.

I really have to say this to you, I am a born again christian which i believe you are, but I have to still assure you here that you are dealing with a responsible man and of high integrity.Furthermore, i would want you to know that there is scam in the globe and i would advice you to be careful with the kind of emails you reply to and stop dealing with those imposter so that you won't be a victim of circumstance anymore . it's my duty to protect your interest and also advice you on legal matters on how to go about it.

Note that the actual funds is valued at US$7.5M and i have transferred your funds out of the CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA and deposited it at the NatWest Bank PLC U.K on your behalf.

I shall be looking forward to hear from you if you are still very much alive also interested in your funds.

You are to get in touch with me through my cell phone below also with my email address.

Email:reverenddavidwilliams101@yahoo.it
Cell Phone: +234-813-783-3522

Also i want you to know and believe that this is not and will never be a fake because i have to make it known to you that i'm an insider . I would make known to you that i have a good job that is paying me well than going around to scam people of their peanuts. For these reasons, i have my personality, my work and family to protect also i want you to know that good name is better than riches.


I remain your brother in the Lord Almighty.

Best Regard

Rev. David Williams

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