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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: "LAMIDO SANUSI" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <sanusi564@rediffmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Mar 2013 03:11:12 -0600
Subject: Contact Diplomat John in Oklahoma Airport for your cash consignment box (k.john877@yahoo.es) or +1 918 960 8400

It was agreed that to retain the good image of Nigeria and the rest of African countries, all the victims who lost his/her hard earn money to these faceless thieves will be compensated with just  (1 million dollars). This we assume will help you to start a new life,
 
You are to call the Oklahoma Airport with the number above and ask to speak with the diplomatic in person JOHN KING and send him email at (k.john877@yahoo.es) or +1 918 960 8400 Note; that you must reconfirm your full address and valid phone# to him through these email: (k.john877@yahoo.es) immediately you receive these email to enable him deliver your cash consignment to you without any mistake.
 
CONGRATULATIONS.   
MR SANUSI LAMIDO

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