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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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Fraud email example:

From: "daniel.dariye" <daniel.dariye@telstra.com>
Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 22:17:48 +0200
Subject: Investment



Dear Friend,

Sorry to contact you in this manner, I am Daniel Dariye younger brother of the governor of Plateau State of Nigeria who was suspended from office following the declaration of state of emergency in the state by the President. I have the mandate of my brother to find any reliable person that can help us invest the sum of US$18.63 Million which has since been deposited with a private finance and security firm in Europe.

We are willing to offer a percentage agreeable to you for your effort. All other information required to secure the funds will be given to you pending a positive response.

A quick reply with your name, telephone and fax numbers will be highly
Appreciated. Please send your reply to my secure email: danieldar@whipmail.com.

Sincerely yours

Daniel Dariye














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