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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: "Alfred Chong" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <victorwang67@imail.com>
Date: Sat, 11 Jul 2015 08:15:13 +0800
Subject: Investment opportunity

Good day,

I am Alfred Chong. I was the Chief Account Officer in Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) for the past four years before my appointment was terminated few Months ago as a result of sickness which I have been battling till this moment.

However, I am contacting you in respect of fund, US$45M which was abandoned in the bank, DBS for over 27 years. Since no family relation of the decease who had come forward for the claim the bank has refused to disclose to the government of Singapore, trading with it and making profit. So I want us to claim the fund by positioning you as the family member of the deceased who was the principal owner of the funds. If you would agree to work with me as partners to execute this deal,you shall provide a very strong and reliable nominated bank account capable enough to wire the fund.

This fund in question was deposited by one late businessman, Mr. Nusret Mahmood Syed, who died in the collapsed New World Hotel in March 15th, 1986. Considering the financial laws of the Government of Singapore and the policy of the bank we have to ensure we procure all the necessary information; authentic enough to carry out the plan without any entertaining hiccup. With my experience and the reliability of the information which I have at hands about the fund history I am assuring and guarantee you 100% success. We shall follow due process of Inheritance Claim Matter in accordance with the laws and monetary policy of the Government of Singapore ensure peacefully transaction without any trouble.

If you would cooperate and assist me, together in financing the business to its successful conclusion, we shall have 50%/50% fare sharing. And I will like you to help me invest my share in Real Estate, Hotel and Tourist Centre business or any profit oriented business right there in your country.

I look forward to your reply.

Best regards,

Alfred Chong.

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