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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: "ELLENA ANGELO MESUT" <ellena32@c0nsultant.org>
Reply-To: ELLENAANGELOMESUT@onet.pl
Date: Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:26:13 +0100
Subject: Winning Notification


CALLE PRIM 3,
28004 MADRID SPAIN

FROM: THE DESK OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS / PRIZE AWARD DEPT.
REF NO: EG / CS-720-OW-20351609
BATCHNO:LESQ-47310555

ATTN: STAKE WINNER,
RE: AWARD NOTIFICATION FINAL NOTICE

We are pleased to inform you of the results of the La PRIMITIVA SWEEPSTAKES END OF THE YEAR LOTTERY INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMME held on 11th January, 2018
Your name attached to the ticket number 18-43-11-21-35-89 with serial number 01-465-882 drew the lucky numbers 13 – 15 – 22 – 37 – 39 – 45 which consequently won the lottery in the 3rd category.
You have therefore been approved for a lump sum payout of $1,815,950.00 (One Million, Eight Hundred & Fifteen Thousand, Nine Hundred & Fifty U.S. DOLLARS ONLY) in cash credited to file CLAIM FILE Ref#: EG/CS-720-OW-20351609. This is from a total cash prize of $25,756,820.00 (Twenty Five Million, Seven Hundred & Fifty Six Thousand, Eight Hundred & Twenty Dollars ONLY) shared among international winners in this category. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Your fund is now deposited with a reliable bank insured in your name. Due to mix up of some numbers and names, we ask that you keep this award from public notice until your claim has been processed and your money paid into your nominated account, as this is a part of our security protocol to avoid double claiming or unwarranted taking of advantage of this program by participants. All participants were selected through a computer ballot system drawn from 25,000 names from USA, Canada, Asia, New Zealand, Europe and Africa as part of our end of year international program, which we conduct twice every year. We hope with a part of your prize money, you will take part in our next high stake of $1.5 billion International Lottery.

Due to the level of corruption in the World presently, we are compelled to work together with a tested and reliable Law Firm to ensure a transparent claiming process. You are therefore advised to contact your claims Overseer – Attorney J A M E S LOUIS of JAMES LOUIS & ASSOCIATES (Financial Advocates & Solicitors) via Email; jameslouis44@consultant.com for processing and release of your prize money. Remember all prize money must be claimed not later than Feb. 26th 2018. After this date, all funds will be returned to the MINISTERIO DE ECONOMIA Y HACIENDA as unclaimed.

NOTE: In order to avoid unnecessary delays and complications, please remember to quote your Reference claim numbers in every of your correspondence with us or your legal representative – Geraldo Albañez. Furthermore, should there be any change of your address, do notify your legal representative as soon as possible. Congratulations again from all members of our staff and thank you for being a part of our promotion programmer.

Sincerely,

ELLENA ANGELO MESUT

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