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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: ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION <admin@trustfunds.org>
Reply-To: <kendonccontrol@accountant.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2017 21:07:45 +0100
Subject: ATTENTION BENEFICIARY YOU ARE COMPENSATED WITH $250.000 AS A SCAMMED VICTIM

ATTENTION: ,
 
Take notice that based on the Federal Government inauguration of this committee which extended to all Africa countries and Europe, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission - (EFCC) have combined with the United Nation Anti-crime Commission to alleviate and redeem the image and past wounds of our dear citizens and foreign firms who were duped , defrauded, scammed and abandoned by some impostors who indiscriminately use the name of God, Office of Governors, Presidency, Banks etc to slight down our dignities to International Communities.
 
Many banks have been in bankruptcy today, Universal firms, Companies due to the activity of these hoodlums. However, investigation have shown that these people have dropped over 500,000, clients after collecting their money, many committed suicide and others living by the grace of God. We therefore see this country as a treasonable felony and have over 500 convicts at hand, 300 in kirikri prisons, while many are still on trail. We will still fetch for others who feel they are wise. We hope that you will be our friend by giving us more information.
 
 
Meanwhile, we have a committee whose duties are to re-commend genuine contractors, loan bidders, next of kin (inheritance payment) NNPC award, foreign firms who have completed all the Federal Government normal payment requirements, but abandoned due to take over by some sacked officials who take Government papers to collect money and leave the beneficiary half way. In our inauguration, the Government advised us that we must scrutinize all companies, Banks and Security Firm for payment.
 
 
According to the number of Applications at hand, 92 Beneficiaries has been paid, half of the already paid victims are from the United States of America, we still have more 8 left to be paid the compensations of US$250,000 Dollars each through the delivery of an INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ELECTRONIC ATM CARD. Other victims who have not been contacted can submit their application as well for proper scrutiny/verification for possible consideration.
 
 
Your particulars was mentioned by one of the syndicates who was arrested as one of their victims of the operations. You are hereby warned not to communicate or duplicate this message to him for any reason or whatsoever, because the U.S. SECRET SERVICE is already on trace of the other criminals. So keep it secret till they are all apprehended.
 
We have found your full entitlement valid among other approvals, and we also have endorsed your payment to STERLING BANK to pay you in cash by INTERNATIONAL ATM CARD which would be delivered to you through a reputable COURIER SERVICE COMPANY such as FEDEX, UPS, or DHL without prejudice. Thus, we will need a confirmation of all your communication with them until you finally receive your money so as to investigate/find where they are based. It will be well appreciated if you can provide us some vital information on how you have been scammed. The federal government is using this opportunity to compensate the entire victim who some Nigerians have defrauded.
 
 
You are further instructed to contact Mr. Kenneth Donchuks to mail to you an INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ATM CARD which can be withdrawn any were in the world. The ATM CARD valued at Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand United States Dollars (US$250,000 Dollars). Bear it in mind that the delivery charge of this ATM card which is $220 dollars is your primary concern as the beneficiary.
 
 
CONTACT: Mr. Kenneth Donchuks
ADDRESS: 15A Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos - Nigeria.
REPLY EMAIL: ( kendonccontrol@accountant.com )
 
 
Please fill the following form for prove:
NAME:YOUR HOME ADDRESS:AGE:OCCUPATION:COUNTRY:STATE:TELEPHONE NUMBER:SEX.
 
THIS IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE EUROPE /AFRICA GOVERNMENT.
 
Yours faithfully,IBRAHIM MAGU, Executive Chairman,
(Economic & Financial Crimes Commission)(E.F.C.C).
ASSISTANT CHAIR PERSON.
MR SHOLA GEORGE.



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