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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: ibtcl002@zipmail.com.br
Date: Thu, 06 May 2004 02:12:36 +0000
Subject: FORM Mrs Esther Dokibo

Dear,

Compliments of the day and greetings in the name of Almighty God.My late husband, Chief Anamosokari Albert Dikibo, Former South-South Vice Chairman of the PDP who was killed on his way to attend a meeting of the zone in Asaba on the February 7th, 2004, he died at
the age of 67 yrs. You can as well find more details on this website: www.dawodu.com/fawehin1.htm

At this point, the WILL of my late husband which was read on the 5th April, 2005 by his lawyer, Bar John Okafor stated all his investment and a financial deposit with a security company in Europe which is about $15M.

I need a reliable foreign partner who will secure this fund and invest it for me, this transaction is legal and has no illegal acquisition. with your phone and fax numbers.

I will give you details of my lawyer who will now advice you properly,
your commission of acceptance will also be discussed.

Thanks and God bless you.

Mrs Esther Dokibo


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