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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: "NELSON VINCENT" <vin_nelson@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: mails4vincentnelson@yahoo.es
Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2007 16:10:08 +0200
Subject: FROM MR. VINCENT NELSON, CAN WE WORK THIS DEAL TOGETHER?

Greetings,

I have interest of investing in your country as well seek your services in a
private confidential matter regarding the late account holder who died
leaving some funds unclaimed in our bank without any beneficiary. This
requires a private arrangement. Could you perhaps be able to receive these
funds under legal claims then I will fill you in. I am willing to Part with
30% of the total funds for your participation and assistance.

I need assistance from a trustworthy and reliable person whom I will fill in
as the beneficiary to provide an account where this fund will be remitted. I
have all the details and will fill you in if you are really willing. Your
major role would be to open a bank account where the funds will be
transferred.

The funds in question are quite large (about US$57.5M). I will expect a
straight answer from you. Yes or no. If yes, and then let's work out the
modalities and i will expect to have your most confidential phone number to
call you for oral explanation before we proceed.
Closing with anticipation.

Mr. Vincent Nelson.

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