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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: lin_ka76@terra.com.mx
Date: Thu, 5 May 2005 05:37:26 +0000
Subject: From Linda Koffi

THIS IS CONFIDENTIAL PLEASE

Dearest One,

I am Mrs.Linda koffi from Ivory Coast. I am a widow being that I lost my
husband a couple of months ago. My husband was a serving director of
the Cocoa exporting board until his death . He was assassinated last
january by the rebels following the political uprising.
Before his death he had a foreign account there in Cote d' Ivoire up to
the tune of $14.5M US dollars

I want you to do me a favour to receive this funds to a safe account in
your country or any safer place as the beneficiary . I have plans to do
investment in your country, like real estate and industrial production.
This is my reason for writing to you.
Please if you are willing to assist me and my only son Franceur, indicate
your interest in replying soonest.

All I needed from you is to furnish me with your bank particulars.
1) Account name,
2) Account number,
3) Bank address, telephone and fax number,

Thanks and best regards .

MRS. LINDA KOFFI



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