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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: "Eric Manpo" <eric_manpo@msn.com>
Date: Mon, 03 Oct 2005 16:17:40 +0000
Subject: Attn: Urgent And Confidential !!!

MR. ERIC MANPO
AMSTERDAM THE NETHERLANDS
DATE: 3RD OCTOBER, 2005.
E-MAIL: callericman@netscape.net

Dear sir/madam,

      SOLICITING FOR A BUSINESS VENTURE AND PARTNERSHIP.

Before  I  proceed, I must be very greatful to introduce myself .My name is (Mr.
Eric Manpo) a Zimbabwean.I was formerly a personal aid to one of the top
ministers (minister of finnance) of robert mugabe's former government.Due to my
position and closeness with the minister, I absconded with  fifteen million, five
hundred thousand united state dollars (US$15.5m). which was part of the money meant for
campainning for president robert Mugabe's re-election into office under Zanu PF
Party. Presently I have been able to move the funds diplomatically to a security
company in Netherlands where I now reside as a refugee.

MY REQUEST: As a result of my present situation as a refugee who cannot have
access to own an account or accounts,I am looking for a trust worthy individual
/firm to advice me in making the rightful investment as well as to provide
account(s) where the funds will be lodge into,more also we are at the interim
interested in buying properties for residence as my family will be residing
there and in the near future.

COMMISSION/REMUNERATION: As regards your commission/remuneration,I and my
immediate family have decided to offer you 25% of the total sum and also set
aside 5% for all your expenses (i.e) telephone bills,travelling expenses,
hotelbills and other miscellaneous expenses.

NOTE:   I shall commit half of my own share of the total sum into a joint
venture project preferably in the purchase of real estate or other profitable
business venture.Be assured that you stand no risk of any kind as the funds in
question belong to me alone. As soon as I get your consent , I  will furnish you
with the details and contact of the security company and a face to face meeting
will be arrange in order to know each other better.

I  strongly believe that associating with you to emback on this and other
business ventures will derive a huge success hereafter and it will be a long
lasting business association. if you have any question, do not hesitate to
contact me with the above telephone number and e-mail address.

I also want you to know that I kept this all along,not because I am self
sentered,or greedy,but for the common interest of my people.

I await your anticipated co-operation.

Best Regards
Mr. Eric Manpo


 

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