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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: DIM DENG <stelladimdeng@naver.com>
Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 19:42:37 +0900 (KST)
Subject: =?UTF-8?B?U09MSUNJVEUgRk9SIFlPVVIgVVJHRU5UIEhFTFAu?=

Dear beloved,

With due respect, My name is Miss. Stella Dim Deng, 25 years old originated from Sudan.I am a citizen of Sudan but currently staying in Lome-Togo.

I got your E-mail address/profile through my Internet search from your country when I was searching for a good and trust worthy person to handle this transaction with me.

My father Dr. Dominic Dim Deng was the former Minister for SPLA Affairs and Special Adviser to President Salva Kiir of South Sudan for Decentralization.

My father Dr. Dominic Dim Deng and my mother including other top Military officers and top government officials had been on board when the plane crashed on Friday May 02, 2008.

See the Website: http://www.sudantribune.com/BREAKING-NEWS-SPLA-minister-killed,26975


After the burial of my father, my uncles conspired and sold my father’s properties to a Chinese Expatriate and live nothing for me and my brothers and sisters. On a faithful morning, I opened my fathers briefcase and found out the documents which he have deposited huge amount of money in one bank in Lome-Togo with my name as the next of kin. Then I traveled to Lome-Togo to see how I can withdraw the money so that I can start a better life and take care of myself and the family.

On my arrival, the Branch manager of the Bank whom I met in person told me that my father's instruction to the bank was the money is release to me only when I am 35years or present a trustee who will help me and invest the money overseas.

I have chosen to contact you after my prayers and I believe that you will not betray my trust. But rather take me as your own daughter. Though you may wonder why I am so soon revealing myself to you without knowing you, well, I will say that my mind convinced me that you are the true person to help me.

More so, I will like to disclose much to you if you can help me to relocate to your country because my uncles has threatened to assassinate me. The amount is $25.5 Million with 25 kilograms of gold and I have confirmed from the finance security bank in Lome-Togo. You will also help me to place the money in a more profitable business venture in your Country.

It is my intention to compensate you with 35% of the total money for your services and the balance shall be my capital in your establishment as the funds manager. As soon as I receive your interest in helping me, I will put things into action immediately. In the light of the above,shall appreciate an urgent message indicating your ability and willingness to handle this transaction sincerely.

Sincerely yours,
Miss Stella Dim DENG,

PLEASE REPLY TO: stella.dimdeng@gmail.com


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