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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: Faizah Awad Law Firm <josephdream1112@gmail.com>
Reply-To: christopherlane720@citromail.hu
Date: Sat, 3 Jul 2021 09:47:45 -0500
Subject: INVESTMENT MATTERS

investment matters.We are presently confronted with a request to invest
funds in your country; the funds legitimately belong to my client from
Libya.Against this background we are seeking your indulgence to respond to
us indicating if you are capable and willing to partner with us in the
investment of USD$143,000,000.00 (One Hundred and Forty Three Million
United States Dollars Only), in a covert expedient and confidential manner.
You are assured of the utmost standards of confidentiality, and press
anonymity and beyond where they so desire. Be further advised to maintain
the strictest level of confidentiality also. This is part of our
precautionary measure to avoid any problem because of status.Your swift
response will be appreciatedReply to my private email :mjenson332@aol.com
<mjenson332@aol.com>Micheal Jenson. ESQAttorney At-Law*

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