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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.jenet dibor" <"www."@cure.ocn.ne.jp>
Reply-To: " mrs.jenet dibor" <mrs.jenetdibor@onet.pl>
Date: Sat, 8 Jul 2017 17:44:23 +0900 (JST)
Subject: FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE

FEDERAL MINISTRY OF FINANCE
NATIONAL HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY COMPLEX
SENATE HOUSE - UPPER CHAMBERS WUSE
DISTRICT, COTONOU BENIN
IF YOU FAIL TO SEND THE $69 THIS WEEK YOUR two millions Five Hundred Thousands United states Dollars IS GONE
Our Ref: FGN /SNT/STB
Date:07/07/2017
Dear Customer,
I have to inform you again, that we are not playing over this, I know my reason for the continuous sending of this notification to you, the fact is that you can't seem to trust any one again over this payment for what you have been in cantered in many months ago, but I want you to trust me, I cannot scam you for $69 it is for bank processing of your payment,
Note, the fees of $69 is clearly written to you before, I did not invent the bill to defraud you of $69 it is an official bank payment processing fee, and the good part of this, is that you will never, ever be disturbed again over any kind of payment, this is final, and the forms from there becomes effective once we submit your payment application processing fee and pay the form fee of $69 I don't want you to loose this fund this time, because you may never get another such good opportunity, the,This government is keen and very determined to pay your overdue debts, this is not a fluke, I would not want you to loose this fund out of ignorance, I will send you all the documents as soon as bank payment processing fee is paid, you have to trust me, you will get your fund, find a way to get $69 you will not loose it, instead it will bring your financial breakthrough,
The processing charges which was initially on the high price has been cut down by the payout bank considering the poor economic situations that make it difficult for the middle class citizens to meet up with the processing charges of their entitlement. Upon the confirmation of your processing charges you will get your $2.5m, usd into your account within 15hrs or we can send an atm card if you want atm card to you if that is your Choice,
Here is the information to send the Fee through RIA money transfer, or Money Gram finally my advice to you is not to abandon this transaction because of the requirement of ($69)
Receiver's Name==Uke Nwan
Country===Benin Republic.
City:=== no 4 airport Road Cotonou,
Country Code Number: 00229
Text Question== When
Answer:== Today
Amount required:$69
Sender's Name:
MTCN Ref Number#:
Sender’s address:
Your’s Full Banking Details or Contact address to avoid wrong Transfer or wrong delivery
Bank Name:--
Bank Address:--
Account Number:--
Account Name:---
Routing Number:--
As soon as the payment is received today, you will receive your $2.5 Million United State Dollars the same today without any delay and please don't forget to scan the copy of the payment and send it to me as soon as you have send the fee.
Best Regards
Call mrs.jenet dibor For More
Details +229-66-16-26-78

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