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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: kingsley macady <kingsleymacady11@yahoo.ca>
Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 10:09:05 -0500 (EST)
Subject: URGENT..........


DEAR Bertina Bauerzer

HOW ARE YOU,ARE WILL STILL IN BUSINESS PLEASE GET BACK TO ME WITHOUT FUTHER DELAY.
You should send the Bank information as stated below, together with your telephone Nos. both Home,Office/
Bank Name..........
Address of the Bank.........
A/C No..........
A/C Name..............
Swift code................{if any }
Finally you have to be following instructions which I will be getting from the our insider in the bank who
is the main Key to the success of this Business.Pls respond without much questions until we see face to
face because 'too many questions can sink a ship. What is your age and profession? I really want to know more of you and your swift response will be highly appreciated.I am waiting for your immediate response.

Best Regards,
MR.KINGSLEY.






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