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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: Ola Smith <dr_olaatpeace@yahoo.fr>
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2006 12:03:49 +0200 (CEST)
Subject: RE : Your email


Dear sir,

Thanks for your response.

You dont have to be worry about this transaction.This transaction is 100% risk free
Yes, as my proposal implies you are to send me your Details information to enable me commences action on The fund transfer. Go through my mail and you sure see All information concerning the fund transfer and About my simple self. As soon as i get all this, I will be sending the money through my diplomat here in Nigeria to London. I want you to assured me the safety of this money.

I need your phone number assp.

Thanks.

Dr Ola.


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