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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: "James B. Comey" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <fbipaymentunit1@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 11:25:52 +1100
Subject: NOTIFICATION

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION
ANTI-TERRORIST AND MONETARY CRIMES DIVISION
FBI HEADQUARTERS IN WASHINGTON, D.C.
J. EDGAR HOOVER BUILDING 935
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE,
NW WASHINGTON, D.C. 20535-0001
TELL: (202) 324-3000
Attn:
I am delighted to inform you that the contract panel, which concluded in Germany just released your name among the compensated Beneficiary to benefit from the Diplomatic Payment. This Panel was primarily delegated to investigate manipulated contract claims, contracts and over-invoiced payment as the effect has eaten deep into the economy of the world.
 
In this case, your contract part payment of Eight Million,three hundred thousand United States dollars only ($8.3M USD) to you via diplomatic cash payment. Note that the money will be packaged as a consignment which will be sealed with synthetic nylon and padded with machine.Please you don't have to worry for anything, as the transaction is 100% risk free. The Diplomatic agents will accompany the box to your house address. So all you need to do now, is to Mr. Raymond Onuoha who is incharge of your payment with your full contact details and mobile number so that your funds will be delivered to you.
 
Name: Mr. Raymond Onuoha
Tell: +2348145810513
Email: enterprisebank1@yahoo.com
 
However, the Diplomatic agents will call you immediately they arrive at the airport in your country airport. kindly contact him with the requested informations so that he can proceed.
 
Note: The diplomat does not know the original contents of the boxes. What l declared to them as the contents is Sensitive Photographic Film Materials and jewellers. I did not tell them that it is money, so do not reveal it to them for security reason. If they calls you and ask you the contents, please tell them the same thing. Confirm the receipt of this message and send the requirements needed to conclude your consignment delivery to your doorstep.
 
Meanwhile,  you are not expected to pay any money to any body in Nigeria for any reason because all the cargo, shipment and insurance charges has been paid. But you will only take care of the cost of clearance of the consignment upon the arrival of the diplomats in your country.
 
Please respond urgently because the diplomats would be scheduled to leave as soon as we hear from you. Thank you.
 
We are monitoring all your conversation with them and we are here to protect you.
Your immediate response will be required
THANKS FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.
James B. Comey
WASHINGTON DC
Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division
Fbi Headquarters In Washington, D.C.
Federal Bureau Of Investigation
J. Edgar Hoover Building
935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington,
D.C. 20535-0001.
International Police Association (IPA)
United States of America Section
Region 2 New York City USA

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