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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: Victor Sanchez <victorsanchez4440@gmail.com>
Reply-To: snr.victorsanchez@yahoo.com
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2020 22:04:04 +0100
Subject: I WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU.


ATTN,


I am aware that this is certainly an unconventional approach to starting a
relationship but I believe knowing each other starts from a step of which I
believe I am not making a mistake exposing this very important business
deal to you? Firstly, let me identify myself without any intention of
equivocation, I am Mr. Victor Sanchez., Financial Expert worked with a Bank
here in Spain, I will be happy if we can do business together in good faith
and this proposal will be of mutual benefit for us.

I have a transaction deal in the tune of €12,954,000.00 {Twelve Million
Nine Hundred and Fifty Four Thousand Euros} to be transferred to any
possible safe account with your good assistance. I have every possibility &
advantages for the proceeds of this fund to be paid to your account.

I had discussed this issue privately with a trusted lawyer and he agreed to
help and have instructed me to look for a foreigner who can be trusted and
capable of handling this transaction so that we can secretly move this
money out from Spain immediately basing on Investments plans in your
Country.

I guarantee that this will be executed under a concrete special arrangement
that will protect us from any breach of law. I will not fail to bring to
your notice that this transaction is hitch-free and you should not
entertain any fears as the required arrangements have been made for the
completion of this operation.

Your assistance as a foreigner is necessary because the management of the
bank will welcome any foreigner who has correct information to this account
which I will give to you immediately, We will start the first transfer with
Seven Million {€7,000,000.00} Upon successful transfer without any
disappointment from your side, we shall re-apply for the payment of the
remaining balance of {€5, 954,000.00} to your account.

I am only contacting you as a foreigner because this money cannot be
approved to a local person here due to law in Spain. This money was
secretly deposited and placed for an Investment before the late holder died
and none of his families or relatives knew about this money, I came across
this great fortune during an annual re-audition. I would like you to work
with the lawyer together to secure the fund as I will not be communicating
with you directly due to my position in the bank.

If you can be trusted and capable to handle this business with me in full
confidence & trust, 30% of the total sum of €12,954,000.00 will be for you.
Kindly reply and consent to your continued Interest. Thank you and God
bless, as I wait in anticipation of your reply and cooperation.



Best Regards,
Mr. Victor Sanchez.

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