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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: Kalim Durak <kdurak11@yahoo.com.hk>
Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:07:22 +0800 (CST)
Subject: DEAREST PASTOR


Dearest Pastor Ised,

Hope this finds you in the best frame of mind. I am still very worried and scared because you have still not respond to let me know how you got to know me and who is the friend that directed you to me.

As for the form you talked about, I shall be most honoured to submit it back to you when I am rest assured I am dealing with a true person. This is because I have really been disappointed by so many people. Remember also that is required that you travel and meet the Security Company in europe in whose custody the consignments are placed.

Let me know about your willingness to continue with me in total honesty.

Thanks for your love and care,

Regards

Kalim Durak



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