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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: Eze Adams <adamseze6@yahoo.co.uk>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2006 14:05:31 +0100 (BST)
Subject: THANKS FOR THE MAIL ,PLZ REPLY


Hello Brother,
How are you today? Well i got it from your embassey so i solicited for your assistance to help me claim this fund,
My brother this very real because i wouldn't deceive you but we have to trust one another to that we can conclude this business in time and after that you would confide in me...my Brother this is real.
plz furnish me with your phone and fax numbers so we can commence and build relationship on phone.
Jah help us
Peace.
Eze Adams


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