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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: Afzzal Ahmed <mr.ff@aol.fr>
Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2018 14:02:49 -0500
Subject: GIVE ME THE ANSWERS




Assaalamu Alaikkum my dear friend,

I am Mr Afzzal Ahmed, the chief operating officer with my bank and Iwant to inform you that an amount of US$37.3 million will be moved onyour name as the Foreign Business Partner to our late
deceasedcustomer Mr.Berry Bryan Floyd, I need your help to receive this moneyas we shall share the money in the ratio of 60:40%. You will receivethis amount through a bank wire transfer.

Pleasesend your full names, direct telephone numbers, and home address, moredetails of how to claim the form will be given upon your reply. You canreply me through my private e-mail ID : afzzalahmed@yandex.com

Your quick response will be highly appreciated.

Yours sincerely,
Mr.Afzzal Ahmed


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