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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: "Mrs.Robin David" <diplomatrobertpacker37@yahoo.dk>
Reply-To: "Mrs.Robin David" <robertwilliams35@outlook.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:36:52 +0000 (UTC)
Subject: Attn: Beneficiary,



Beneficiary,

It is my pleasure to inform you that your package has been
arrive in your Country at your International Airport, The
Package Value is $4.5M USD.Simply contact the Agent Mr.ROBERT WILLIAMS
Will on the information below so that he can deliver the
Package to you, Because he misplaced your delivery address
which he has due to CUSTOMS /FBI/ CIA and POLICE searching
and scanning on the Box as if he is a terrorist there in
your country but finally I thank God that they have
confirmed that his movement is clear and legit, so resend
your delivery information to him now because he is there
waiting thanks.

Name:Mr. ROBERT WILLIAMS
Email:robertwilliams35@outlook.com
Telephone:+22998387438

Regards,
Mrs.Robin David

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