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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: "Morgan Stanley Bank (LTD)" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <adamskenneth24@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 05:35:09 -0700
Subject: Re: Funds Transfer"

Re: Bank Payment Notification/Wire Transfer Approvals
Am Mr. Kenneth Adams  Member  Morgan Stanley Bank Limited, We wish to inform you that you have been recommended by Morgan Stanley Bank Limited , to pay you the sum of ($15.8Million United States Dollars) which is based on the understanding and current proposed legislative payment agreement with the British government and the Bank of England. for more details and directive contact us (morganstanleyltd@financier.com)
Our Bank as a member of the financial services compensation scheme established under the financial services and market act 2007 as at 31 Dec, The Bank is subjected to pay all outstanding debts within the European Economic Areas and Deposits denominated in all currencies and treated alike. To ensure we carry out our normal payment procedures accurately and to help in continually improve our services and interest of security; we therefore demand that you send your proper identity to confirm your person as the beneficiary. We shall also require you to confirm your acceptance to receive this funds. You are also advised to send us your personal details in the manner stated below for the release of your funds into your designed bank account. Note  Your information will be treated with utmost security and shall be used for services related reasons only.   We would like to inform you that our Bank shall be making transfer to your account once we have received your full accepta nce replying this mail.
1.  Your Full name...................
2.  Your telephone......................
3. Your country..........................
4.  Copy of your driver"s license................
5.  Your bank name...........................................
6.  Your account number...................................
7.  Bank routing...................................................
8.  Swift code........................................................
9.  Account holder"s name...................................
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Kenneth Adams
Member Morgan Stanley Bank
Tel:ephone +447700027150

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