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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: "Savimbi Philip" <savimbi.philip5@tiscali.fr>
Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 23:01:34 +0200
Subject: FROM PHILIP & ALICE SAVIMBI


URGENT INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE NEEDED FROM YOU

FROM PHILIP SAVIMBI
18 BP 18 RUE 12 REFUGIES
CAMP,ABIDJAN COTE D'IVOIRE
PHONE(0022507157883)
EMAIL: (familyofsavimbi01@yahoo.co.in)


Dear Beloved One ,

Greetings,I know this message will come to you as a surprise as we have not met before. I have a proposal to make, that might be of interest to you.I am in possession of a large sum of money(US$54,000,000.00) Fifty four millions US Dollars.

The money was inherited from my late father Gen.JONAS SAVIMBI who was the leader of UNITA in Angola my country. The money was arose from Diamonds sales during the War in my country. The money is of no criminal origin as it was largely realized from black market sale of alluvial gold dust and Diamond during the war in my country.

The money has been lodged at a Security Company here in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) where we are presently. I now want to move this money abroad and invest it in profitable ventures, as the time is now ripe for such move.

WHAT I ASK YOU TO DO:
1.Firstly to assist me to export this money to any stable country abroad.
2. To assist me invest the money in profitable ventures in your country or any other suitable country where you have good connections.
3. To help re-locate me and my small sister to the suggested country.
4. To manage the money in a profitable manner preferably a joint
venture deal with your company.

For your assistance you will get 25% of the total amount.Upon your request,I will give you further details of the plans and tell you more about my self but you must treat as highly confidential for my security.

You can check out my Daddy's Website(www.kwacha.net)

Thanks and remain BLESSED

Sincere regards,
PHILIP & ALICE SAVIMBI
N/B:Please call me immediately (0022507157883)


























































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