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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: "Al Jaber Mousawi" <writemousawi@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 01:00:58 -0800
Subject: REF: RE-CONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ - VARIOUS SUPPLIES

Attention:Mr Amarjit Singh

Sir,

REF: RE-CONSTRUCTION OF IRAQ - VARIOUS SUPPLIES


My name is Dr Al Jaber Mousawi and this is an urgent contract invitation
from Iraq.
My benefactor at the new American controlled Iraq ministry has mandated me
to seek for your cooperation in a multi million dollars worth of supply
contract on Building/Medical/Textile and General equipments.

Please if you can assist us, and then kindly contact me via My E-mail.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO SEND INFORMATION ONLY DETAILING YOUR DIRECT TELEPHONE,
FAX NUMBER AND EMAIL based on
your company abilities.

As soon as I receive the above information, I shall get back to you with all
details pertaining to this
transaction.

Regards,
Dr.Al Jabar Mousawi

NB:100% Upfront payment for all Supplies

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