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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: "MR.MARTINS FREEMAN" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <martins.capitolhill.monrovia57@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Aug 2018 07:32:39 -0700
Subject: HAVE BEEN TRYING TO REACH YOU


Address; G.S.A Road Junction Paynesville Monrovia Liberia.
BUSINNESS PROPOSAL

I am MRS.MARY TANYONOH BROH. I am a Banker by Profession and a senior key member of the general services Agency (GSA) of Liberia where I work.
I do have an urgent need for a trust worthy foreign contact person with whom I can carry out a successful Financial Transaction that involves US$1.7million, an accumulated left over funds of one of our implementation budget which I have the opportunity of transferring to a safe account with your assistance. The documentations to secure the approval for the transfer that will HOUSE the total amount as mentioned above will be processed by me in your name on your behalf which will enable you to carry out wire transfer of the said amount from my (GSA) account to other accounts within or outside your Country for DIRECT CREDITING AND WITHDRAWALS BY THE ACCOUNT BENEFICIARY.
I wish to let you know that the sharing modality of the above mentioned amount is as follows:- “YOU SHALL BE GIVEN 25% OF THE TOTAL SUM AS YOUR PERSONAL SHARE, 5% WILL BE SET ASIDE TO OFF - SET ALL TAXATION AND MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE TRANSACTING PERIOD AND 25% WILL BE FOR MY SIDE AND THE REMAINING 45% WILL BE INVESTED IN A PROFITABLE BUSINESS IN YOUR COUNTRY BY YOU ON ALL OUR BEHALF (MY SIDE & YOUR SIDE) UPON MY ARRIVAL IN YOUR COUNTRY. However, be rest assured that no risk is involved or scandal of any kind in the future, for I have done all my home work very well. “NOBODY WILL BE HUNT OR HURT BY THE LAW EITHER DURING OR AFTER THIS TRANSACTION IS FULLY COMPLETED”.
If you agree to my business proposal as explained above, do get back to me urgently with the below required information that will enable me to process the documentations to secure the approvals in your name and on your behalf. The information required from you are as follows:-
1. Your Complete Full Names:-
2. Your Home Contact Address:-
3. Your Company's Name:-
4. Your Company's Address:-
5. Your Direct Cell Number:-
6. Home Telephone Number:-
7. Your Position In Your Company:-
8. Your Age:-
9. The Name Of Your Next Of Kin:-
10. Any form of identification of your person either your "DRIVER'S LICENCE OR YOUR INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT". This should be scanned and be sent to me by email attachment.
While I await your response, have a great day.


Yours Faithfully,
Mrs. Mary Tanyonoh Broh.
Director General services agency. Monrovia Liberia.

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