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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 about the following email:

Fraud email example:

From: luisa estrada <luisa579_st@yahoo.com>
Reply-To: luisainfo@excite.com
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2006 00:52:36 -0500 (EST)
Subject: RE ASSISTANCE


I have a new email address!You can now email me at: luisa579_st@yahoo.com

My Dear,

I got your contact address through internet browsing in my search for a reliable and trustworthy person who will assist me in a business investment venture in your country I am Mrs Luisa Loi Ejercito Estrada the wife of MR.JOSEPH ESTRADA the former president of the Philippines located in Southeast Asia.



My husband was impeached from office by a backed uprising of mass demostrators and the senate.



The present government is forcing my husband out of Manila to avoid demonstration by his upporters. During my husband regime as president of Philippines i realised millions of dollars from various contracts projects I executed successfully.



I had plans to invest this money for my children's future on real estate and industrial production. My husband is not aware of this because I wish to do it secretly for now.



Before my husband was impeached from office I concretely and secretly deposited this money and declared it as solid Gold bar with a vaulty company that transports valuable goods and consignments through a diplomatic courier service to their adhoc offices.



The consignment or boxes I declared owned by my foreign business partner. I am willing to give you 30% out of the total sum if You will be willing to assist me claim this money and invest the money as I assure you 100% risk free business transaction.

I am trusting you as a God fearing person that you will not sit on my funds when it gets into your account but rather assist me in this business venture.


This business demands absolute secrecy and confidentiality so all communication for now shall be through email because our lines are connected to the philippines telecommunication network services. I will furnish you with more details when I receive your positive response.




Thanks.

Mrs LUISA EJERCITO ESTRADA.

REPLY TO luisainfo@excite.com







- luisa estrada


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