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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. Rose William" <wsdaviduk@gmail.com>
Reply-To: msrosewilliam@yahoo.com.ph
Date: Sat, 11 Nov 2017 16:46:28 +0100
Subject: Re: Re: Payment Notice.

Hello My Good Friend,

I am indeed glad to be in contact with you once again even though this medium of communication (internet) has been grossly abused by criminal minded people making it difficult for people with genuine intention struggle to correspond and exchange views without skepticism.

I was shocked you stopped communicating me over my business transaction, I really can't understand your reason for doing so, but I am very happy now to inform you about my success in getting the fund claimed and transfer with a special assistance from a Russia business woman that catered for other logistics.

Do to I have been in contact with you before in the course of the transaction.I have issued a certified international bank cheque of $800, 000.00 in your name and drop with Mr. Hans as I am heading to Russia to invest my money on crude Oli business since I couldn't make direct transfer into your bank account because I don't have it.

Contact: Barr. Jacques Hans
Cotonou Benin Republic.
His email: hanslawoffice@yahoo.fr

Therefore you should send him your full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to send the bank check to you. Thanks and God bless you and your family.

Hoping to hear from you soonest.

Mrs. Rose William

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