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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: kev747wheel@yahoo.co.jp
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:34:17 +0200
Subject: Investment & Financial Partnership...


Re: Compliments, Confidential Request.

Attn: Sir/ Madam,

I crave your indulgence for the unsolicited nature of this letter, but it was borne out of desperation and current development, Please bear with me, since it is coming from someone you have not met before and due to the amount of scam emails we all receive on daily basics, but it is with a sincere and humble heart that I am making this contact for our mutual benefit I am Mr. James Donald a business consultant, private business and financial consultant to the former Managing Director of Africa Petroleum Nigeria (Plc), Late Mr. Aliyu Gana.

Late Mr. Aliyu Gana, having handed over to his successor, mandated me to seek for a foreign partner who can help on transferring of fund out and also advice on possible investment before his death.

I humbly ask for your assistance independently in securing of this fund {US$17.1M} into your company's account or private account to avoid been seized or confiscated by the finance firm and you will be gladly compensate with 30% after the deal is done Presently, the fund in question is been concealed with
Finance Firm.

I want to bring to your notice that a special arrangement has been made for the smooth conclusion of this transfer which the full details will be given to you assoon as you signify interest in partnership with me to finalize the deal..

Indicate your interest by responding through my private email address:
kev747whel@yahoo.co.jp

Waiting to hear your quick response.

Yours truly,
Mr. James Donald
Email: kev747whel@yahoo.co.jp


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