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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: tony ego <mailegotony@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2006 05:10:09 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Dear VICTIMNAME /private email address


Dear VICTIMNAME

How are you my good friend?

I got a letter from your executive assistant at Tuff Gong International, Cathy Breakspear requesting me to explain our deal on your behalf. But due to confidentiality as a civil servant still in active service, I requested that you call me by phone 234-8062991074 to confirm your instructions.

I await your urgent confrimation with the requested informations confirming your accordance with the entire project. Please bear in mind that time is very important in finalizing and making this project a huge success.

Thanks and have a nice week!!!

Regards

TONY EGO




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