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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: <rmpele3@yahoo.co.jp>
Reply-To: mpele.roseline@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:08:11 +0900 (JST)
Subject: Dearest One, I need your business assistance

1). Telecommunication
2). The Transport Industry
3). Five Star Hotel
4) Estate management.

Now I would be very happy and glad if you can assist me in clearing this fund into your account overseas for an investment in one of the suggestion area I mention above.
I am a young girl and beside I do not know anything about business world more so I am high school leaving certificate holder and really do not know what to do. I want you to provide an account where the fund will be transfer. If interested in doing this with me, kindly indicate by answering my
question below.

1. Can you honestly help me as my foster parent / guardian?
2. Can I completely trust you?
3. What percentage of the total amount in question will be good for you after the money is in your account?

Note that I can never lure you to what your mind does not want; I am only trying to express my present state of living to you as a true fellow.

Let me know your opinion on this. Remain bless in the lord while I await your prompt response.

Once again thank you so much.
Sincerely Yours, Roseline




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