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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: "BRUCE BENDITH" <bendithmetus2@mailbox.hu>
Reply-To: gregmentus@yahoo.it
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 22:51:33 +0400
Subject: CONTACT MY SECRETARY NOW.


Dear Friend,

I am happy to inform you about my success in getting the fund transferred
through the co-operation of a faithful partner from Solomon Island .
Presently I am
in El Salvador propagating my investment projects with my own share of the
money.

Meanwhile didn't forget your past efforts and attempts to assist me in
perfecting the transaction. I have raised a duly signed and seal Certified
International Cheque, to the tune of USD$1,350,000.00 (One Million Three
Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars Only) only in your name as
Compensation to your dedication, humanity and contribution in the past.

Accept this token that comes from my heart. I will make time to visit you in
the nearest future to share thesetestimonies with you in good faith.

You are required to contact my secretary AZUKA PAUL Email:
azukampaul@live.com. The clergy will advise you accordingly.

Sincerely Yours,

BENDITH BRUCE.

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