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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.
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: "CAPT. BENCO ADAMS" <captadams@timemail.com> (may be fake)
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2004 13:27:16 +0000
Subject: I Await Your Response.........
Dear Partner,
Greatest compliement and Merry Xmas in advance. Please I wish to
seek for your consent and aid in providing me with your private
Bank Informations to enable me transfer through a financial firm,
the sum of USD$ 16.2millions dollars into your account for onward
investment purpose in your country.
This fund was to be use to purchase arm from Ukraine and Germany,
but I diverted it for my personal use, as I find no benefit from
killing the innocent citizens. I have put aside 5% for any expenses
we may incure during and after the transaction and 15% for your
full assistance, you will be the overseer of any venture we go
into. I would also want you to find a good residential house to
buy, because as soon as I am able to come to your country after the
transaction, I would want to leave in my own house with my families
for our comfort.
Please endeavour to ack fast to this issue because my life is in
danger here in west Africa.
God Bless you and your family. Hoping to hear from you soon.
Best Regards
Capt. BENCO ADAMS.
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