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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: "Al Atkins" <alatkins2005@msn.com>
Reply-To: a_atkins003@yahoo.com.tr
Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:19:47 +0000
Subject: Business Enquiry

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Alfred Atkins, a senior staff and executive
of a bank here in Scotland, United Kingdom.I have only
written to seek your indulgence and assistance.

I wish to make a transfer involving a huge amount.I am
proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank
account of your choice.Thus , for your indulgence and
support, I propose an offer of 25% of the total amount
to be yours after the transfer has been successfully
concluded.

Kindly reply me stating your interest, and I shall
furnish you with the details and necessary proceedure
with which to make the transfer.

I anxiously await your response.Thanks and Godbless.

Sincerely yours,
Atkins
.......................................

Al Atkins
Tel.: +447040124814,+447040124843
Email: alfredatkins@postmaster.co.uk


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