[ 419 SCAM E-MAILS ]

Below are just a few random samples of the many 419 scam e-mails that I received in just one day in January, 2008 - (the 9th). Each one of these is a scam of one kind or another.

While there are many e-mails here, these e-mails are just a very small fraction of the actual amount of scam e-mails sent out each day by 419 scammers. Thus, if you've received a suspicious e-mail that isn't listed here on these pages, it doesn't mean that it isn't a scam. In fact, if you receive anything even remotely similar to any of the scam e-mails you see here or if you arrived at this page via an internet search, I can 100% guarantee you...YOU HAVE RECEIVED A SCAM E-MAIL!

To see what this site is really all about, visit The Games section.

There are many different types of 419 scam (examples) but they all promise you something (fortune, job, loan, lottery prize, gold dust, work visa, etc.) in return for a small 'fee' or some kind of remittance. Of course, there is no fortune, no job, no loan, no prize to be had. It's just a ploy to get you to willingly send them money.

It's important to note that any real people or legitimate organizations mentioned in these e-mails have absolutely no connection with these scammers! None of the scammers use their real names. Sometimes they take on the identity of real people to help them convince you that they are genuine. Whatever these scammers tell you, DON'T believe a word of it!!!

[ BEGIN SCAM E-MAILS ]

FROM: MR. MATHEW OKON
BRANCH ACCOUNTANT
UBN - NIGERIA
E-Mail: mathewokon6@gmail.com
Call:+234 803 442 2909

Dear Friend,

First, I must solicit your confidence in this transaction; this is by virtue if it's nature as being utterly CONFIDENTIAL and TOP SECRET. Though I know that a transaction of this magnitude will make anyone apprehensive and worried, but I am assuring you that all will be well at the end of the day. We have decided to contact you due to the urgency of this transaction, as we have been reliably informed of your discreteness and ability in transactions of this nature.

Let me start by first introducing myself properly to you. I am MR. MATHEW OKON an Accountant with the Union Bank of Nigeria Plc. I came to know of you in my private search for a reliable and Reputable person to handle this confidential transaction, which involves the transfer of a huge sum of money to a foreign account requiring m aximum confidence.

THE PROPOSITION:

A foreigner Late Engineer Walter Tang Min a native of your country was a Pipeline Engineer with the Federal Government, until his death five years ago in a pipeline Fire Incidents in warri, banked with us here at Union Bank Plc. Lagos, and had a closing balance of US$13.5M (Thirteen Million, Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars) which the bank now unquestionably expects it to be claimed by any available foreign next-of-kin of the Late beneficiary or alternatively be donated to a discredited trust fund for arms and Ammunition at a military war college herein Nigeria.

Fervent valuable efforts are being made by the Union Bank to get in touch with any of the Late Engr. Walter Tang Min family or relatives but proved to avail. It is because of the perceived possibility of not being able to locate any of Late Engr. Walter Tang Min 's next-of-kin (he had no known wife and children) that the management under the influence o f our chairman and member of the board of rectors, retired Major General Aku W.Aku, that an arrangement be made for the funds to be declared "UNCLAIMABLE"and subsequently be donated to the Trust Fund for Arms and Ammunition to further enhance the course of war in Africa and the world in general.

In order to avert this negative development, so of my trusted colleagues and I now seek your permission to have you stand as a next-of-kin to Late Engr. Walter Tang Min so that the funds US$13.5M would be released and paid into your bank account as the beneficiary next-of-kin. All documents and proves to enable you get this fund will be carefully worked out and more so we are assuring you of a 100% risk free involvement.

Your share stays while the rest would be for my colleagues for and myself Investment purposes in your country. We have agreed that, the funds will be shared thus, after it has been transferred into your account 1. 30% of the money will go to you for acting as the beneficiary of the funds. 2. 10% will be set aside for reimbursement to both parties for any incidental expenses that may be incurred in the course of the transfer. 3. 60% to us the originators of the transaction.

If this proposal is acceptable by you and you do not wish to take undue advantage of the trust, we hope to bestow on you and your company, then kindly get to me immediately via my private Email: mathewokon6@gmail.com for security reason. Furnishing me with your most confidential telephone, fax number and exclusive bank particulars so that I can use this information to apply for the release and subsequent transfer of the funds in your favor Thank you in advance for your anticipated co-operation.

Yours faithfully,

MY GREETINGS IN THE NAME OF JESUS.

HAPPY NEW YEAR,

I AM MRS. ELENA ANTON FROM RUSSIA BUT NATIONALIZED IN GHANA WITH MY
HUSBAND, A WIDOW TO LATE MR. DENIS ANTON, I AM 81 YEARS OLD, I AM A NEW
CHRISTAIN CONVERT, SUFFERING FROM LONG TIME CANCER OF THE BREAST. ALL
INDICATION FROM MY DOCTOR THAT MY CONDITIONS IS REALLY DETERIORATING
 AND
IT IS QUITE OBVIOUS THAT I WOUDN'T LIVE MORE THAN TWO MONTHS. ACCORDING
 TO
MY DOCTORS,AND IN ALL INDICATION REGARDS TO MEDICAL ANALYSIS.

THIS IS BECAUSE THE CANCER DISEASE HAS GOTTEN TO A VERY BAD STAGE THAT
 NO 
HOPE FOR ME TO BE A LIVING PERSON AGAIN. MY LATE HUSBAND WAS KILLED
 DURING
THE HURRICANE DISASTER, IN NEW ORLEANS AND DURING THE PERIOD OF OUR
MARRIAGE WE COULD NOT PRODUCE ANY CHILD.MY LATE HUSBAND WAS VERY
 WEALTHY
AND AFTER HIS DEATH, I INHERITED ALL HIS BUSINESS AND WEALTH. THE
 DOCTORS
HAS ADVISED ME THAT I MAY NOT LIVE FOR MORE THAN TWO MONTHS, SO I NOW
DECIDED TO DIVIDE THE PART OF THIS WEALTH, TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CHURCHS IN AMERICA, ASIA EUROPE AND AFRICA.
 ESPECAILLY
CREATE SOLUTION TO PROBLEM OF LESS PREVILLAGE, DONES AND ALPHANAGE
 HOMES.I
SELECTED YOU AFTER VIEWING YOUR CONTACT ON A WEBSITE WHICH I PRAYED FOR
THREE WEEKS OVER IT WITH ADVISE OF MY PASTOR.

I AM WILLING TO DONATE THE SUM OF $12.5M U.S DOLLARS, TO THE LESS
PRIVILEGED.PLEASE I WANT YOU TO NOTE THAT THIS FUND IS LYING IN A
 FINANCE
HOUSE IN SPAIN WHERE MY HUSBAND HAS HIS BUSINESS ASCIATES AND UPON MY
INSTRUCTION, MY ATTORNEY, WILL FILE IN AN APPLICATION FOR THE TRANSFER
 OF
THE MONEY IN YOUR NAME.LASTLY,I HONESTLY PRAY THAT THIS MONEY WHEN
TRANSFERRED WILL BE USED FOR THE SAID PURPOSE EVEN THOUGH I AM LATE
 THEN,
BECAUSE I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT THAT WEALTH ACQUISITION WITHOUT CHRIST
 IS
VANITY ACCORDING TO THE WISEST KING IN ISREAL KING SOLOMON, AND I MADE
 THE
PROMISE TO GOD THAT THE FUND WILL BE USE TO BUILD A TEMPLE FOR GOD AND
ALSO HELP THE LESS PREVILLAGE,.

MAY THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS THE LOVE OF GOD AND THE FELLOWSHIP OF
 GOD
BE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY, PLEASE FURTHER DISCUSSION CONTACT ME HERE:
mrs_elenaanton@gawab.com

I AWAIT URGENT REPLY.

REMAIN BLESSED

GOD BLESS YOU.

MRS. ELENA ANTON

Fondazion Di Vittorio, ITALY
BATCH NO: (N-222-6747,E-900-56)
Congratulations as we bring to your notice, The Foundazion di Vittorio has chosen you by the board of trusteesas one of the final recipients of a cash Grant/Donation for your own personal, educational, and
business development. To celebrate the 30th anniversary program, We are giving out a yearly donation of US$500,000.00 (Five Hundred ThousandUnited States Dollars) to 40 lucky recipients, as charity donations/aid
fromthe VittorioFoundation, ECOWAS, EU and the UNO in accordance with the enabling act of Parliament. Which is part of our promotion To file for your claim you are to fill out below information and send it to the Payment Remitance Office. Via their email contact address: fdv_ecowasdonation5@yahoo.com.hk
Full Name:..............................
Residential Address:.................
Occupation:..............................
Country::...................................
Telephone:...............................
Fax Number:............................
Sex:..........................................
Age:........................................
Next of Kin:..............................
Winning Batch No:....................
(Payment Remitance Contact)
NAME: Mr Ken Tyson
E-Mail: fdv_ecowasdonation5@yahoo.com.hk
Best Regards.
Foundation President.


You have been given a donation worth of $500,000.00 (Five Hundred ThousandUnited States Dollars),contact Mr Ken Tyson with your full name,Residential Address,Occupation,Telephone,Sex,Country and Winning Batch No.Contact E-Mail: fdv_ecowasdonation5@yahoo.com.hk 

Hello,
 
I am Mr.Kofi Kwame, a manager with international commercial bank here in Ghana West Africa, my branch made excess profit of  $26,750.000.00 during the last fiscal year, which was secretly sealed in a metal box and deposited in diplomatic security company as family treasure since i have already submitted 2006 approved end of the year report to our head office.
 
I need a trust worthy foreigner who will stand as the original depositor to receive the consignment that contain the fund to invest in a profitable business venture abroad, because as a civil servant we are not allow to have such fund since am still working in the bank. intend to part with 30% of this fund to you as gratification while 70% shall be for me.
 
I await your positive reply for more details and the next step to follow.
 
Best regards,
Mr.Kofi Kwame
Phone: +233 206777941.  

From:Miss Anna Chuks/Miss.Joy Chuks
Please reply to E-MAIL:annachuks@edumail.co.za OR
 miss_anna123@yahoo.fr

My Dear Respectful One,

With due respect and humility I write you this letter which I believe
 you would be of great assistance to me and my younger sister we are Miss
 Anna Chuks/Miss Joy Chuks the two Daughters of late former Director
 of finance,Mr James Chuks from Sierra-Leone diamond and mining
 corporation.I must confess my agitation is real, and my words is my bond, in
 this proposal.

My late father diverted this fund acquired from the overinfluencing of
 price of sales/purchasing of rawmaterials, now he has deposited the
 money with BANK here Abidjan COTE D'IVOIRE BY FIXED DEPOSIT FORM,and he
 attached a strict clause to the fund in bracket(PAY AS RECEIVED),where I
 am residing under political assylum with my younger sister Joy who is
 17 years old.

Now the war in my country is over with the help of ECOMOG soldiers, the
 present government of Sierra-Leone has revoked the passport of all
 officers who served under the former regime and now ask countries to expel
 such person at the same time freeze their account and confiscate their
 asset, it is on this notethat I am contacting you, all I needed from
 you is to furnish me with your bank particulars:

1. Your Full Name..........................................
2. Your Location:..........................................
3. Your Age:..............................................
4. Your Marital Status:....................................
5. Your Occupation:....................................... 
6. Your Address both Home & Office:........................
7. Your Telephone and fax n?for easy communication:........
8. The name of your Bank:..................................
9. Address of your bank:...................................
10.Telephone & Fax of your bank:...........................
11.Your Account Number:....................................
12.The Account Beneficiary's Name:.........................
13.Sort Code, Swift Code etc:..............................

Your International passport copy.This is to enable them prepare the
 evacuation document in your favour as my beneficiary.

They want you to confirm your date of visiting Abidjan Cote D'Ivoire,
 so that we will visit their bank office together.

As soon as I receive this detail information, the Bank will be
 instructed to effect the change of Account to your name as my WILL beneficiary
 .

For you to assist me transfer this money in your private bank account,
 the said amount is (Twentyseven Million Dollars) $27 Million
 ($27,000.000.00).I am compensating you with 10% of the total money amount, now
 all my hope is banked on you and I really wants to invest this money in
 your country, were their is stability of Government, political and
 economic welfare.Honestly I want you to believe that this transactionis real
 and never a joke. 

My late father Mr James Chuks gave me the photocopies of the
 certificate of deposit issued to me by BANK here ABIDJAN on the date of deposit,
 and he called me closer to his bed side before his call to
 glory(R.I.P)that i should pray to God first,before contacting any foreginer and he
 warned mestricly that i should avoid african men with their greedy and
 evil mind since this is the only legacy weare inheriting from him.

Sir/Madam,this is for you to be clarified because, I do not expose my
 selfto any body I see, I believe that you are able to keep this
 transaction secret for me because this money is the hope of our life, it is
 important.

Please call me immediately after you must have gone through my message
 fill free and make it urgent.

That is the reason why I offered you 10% of the total money amount, and
 in case of any other necessary expenses you might incure during this
 transaction inluding your telephone calls.

N.B Try and negotiate for me some profitable blue chipinvestment
 opportunities which is risky free which I can invest with this money when it
 is transferred to your account and you will be our guiardian,
 personally I am interested in estate management and hotel business, please
 advise me.

Call me back immediately you receive this message for more explanation.
And promisse me and Rose my younger sister to be a father considering
 our situation and not to betray us.

Thanks and God bless

Best regards
Miss Anna Chuks/Miss Joy Chuks

Dear Friend,

Happy New Year.
It is my pleasure to let you know about my success in getting those
 fund transferd under the cooperation of a new partner from Greece. I
 didn't forget your past efforts to assit me in transffering those funds.

Now contact my Legal Adviser Barrister Maxwell Udor.on his email
 at(lawyer_maxwell77@myway.com} ask him to send you the total sum of
 $900,000.00 certified CASHIER CHEQUE which i raised for your compensation .so
 feel free and get in touch with him and give him your address where to
 send the CHEQUE.

Let me know immediately you receive it for us to share the joy.i'm very
 busy here with an investment project, finally,i left instruction to
 Barrister Maxwell Udor. on your behalf,so feel free to get in touch with
 him.

Best regards,
Dr Micheal Ejimma.

Date: 9th of January 2008
Ref: 585061825 
Batch: 8056490909/157
Winning no: 1 7 27 30 48 21

FROM: THE PROMOTIONS DIRECTOR INTERNATIONAL PROMOTIONS DEPT.
=================================================================
DEAR WINNER,
 AWARD NOTIFICATION
 
We are delighted to inform you of your prize release On the 2nd of
 January
2008 from the Australian International Lottery program me Which is
 fully based
on an Electronic selection of winners using their email Addresses from
 some site.

Your email address was attached to ticket number;456061725
3456460902,serial number 58849137002. This batch draws the lucky
 numbers as
follows 2-9-23-35-46 bonus number 14, which consequently won the
 lottery in
the second category.

You hereby have been approved a lump sum pay of US$800,000.00 (EIGHT
 HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS) in cash credit file ref: ILP/HW 46704/03 from the
 total cash
prize shared amongst eight lucky winners in this category.
 
 
All participant were selected through a computer balloting system drawn
from Nine hundred thousand E-mail addresses from Canada,
 Australia,United
States, Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Oceania as part of our
international promotions program which is conducted annually. 
This Lottery was promoted and sponsored by conglomerates of some
 multinational
companies as part of their social responsibility to the citizens in the
communities where they have base.
 
Further more your details (e-mail address) falls within our European 
representative office in Amsterdam, Holland, as indicated in your play
 coupon
and your prize of US$800,000.00 will be released to you from this
 regional
branch office in NIGERIA.

We hope with part of your prize, you will participate in our end of
 year high
stakes for US$1.3 Million international draw.
 
======================== 
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE
=========================
Anybody under the age of 17 and members of the affiliate agencies are 
automatically not allowed to participate in this program. Please note;
You are hereby advice to send the assign fiduciary Agent details below
for Processing of your Claims;
=========================================================================
(1)FULL NAME
(2)FULL ADDRESS
(3)NATIONALITY
(4)DATE OF BIRTH
(5)OCCUPATION
(6)WINNING EMAIL
(7)TELEPHONE NUMBER
(8)DATE OF WINNING NOTIFICATION
(9)SEX
(10)TOTAL AMOUNT WON
(11)MARITAL STATUS
 
=========================================================================
 

Simply contact our Claims Agent at our Regional Claims office in the
African Branch where your payment Falls.
 
Contact Person: Mr. Payne Spencer
email mr_paynespencer@yahoo.com 
 Phone: +2348083565840
 
To file for your claim:
Please quote your Reference, Batch and Winning Numbers which can be
 found on
the Top left corner of this notification as well as your Full
 name,address and
telephone number to help locate Your file easily.

For security reasons, we advice all Winners to keep this information
confidential from the Public until your claim is processed and your
 Prize
released to you.

This is part of our security Protocol to avoid double claiming and 
unwarranted Taking advantage of this program me by non-participant Or
unofficial personnel.
 
 
Note all winnings must be claimed before 30th of January , 2008
 otherwise all
funds will be returned as Unclaimed to the Australian National
 Treasury.

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL. CONTACT YOUR CLAIMS AGENT AT
mr_paynespencer@yahoo.com 
Phone: +2348083565840
 
 
ANY BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY ON THE PART OF THE WINNERS WILL RESULT TO
DISQUALIFICATION.
 
Yours Sincerely,
MR. P DUNN.
AUSTRALIAN LOTTERY COORDINATOR

NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REPLY THIS E-MAIL, CONTACT YOUR AGENT IMMEDIATELY
Australia lotto inc is responsible for the contents of this award
 notification.
Australia lotto inc is a company registered in with company
number 1378137 VAT number is GB584451913.



 
Copyright 2000-2008 Australia lotto International

FROM: THE DESK OF SECRETARY TO
PAYMENT DEPT
CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
TINUBU SQUARE
LAGOS NIGERIA. 


Reference: SEC/ATN/PSC/00748/CBN


Dear SIR/MADAM

This is to notify you that your email message was received by the above
 mentioned and wish to let you know that after going through your email
 we learnt that you have been a victim of Nigerian scam.

In accordance with the power vested on us by the new president of
 Nigeria willingness to fight corruption and fraud which the International
 Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank,and in association with the United Nation
 Special Task Force on Fraud and Financial Crime issued the Federal
 Government of Nigeria with an order to pay a compensation of One Million
 Dollars each as compensation to people whom has been scammed by Nigeria
 and this is to compensate them on the money they loose to Nigeria
 Scams.

After due verifications and Investigation regarding your matter which
 we are out to bring justice to you and brings those fraudsters to book,
 for us to start the investigation of your matter, you have to forward
 to us with the Following information and also you are to meet our
 requirement before we can proceed which among them are as follows:

Firstly you are to forward to us with your FULL NAME, CONTACT ADDRESS,
 TELEPHONE NUMBER, OCCUPATION, SEX, AGE AND MARITAL STATUS. Also you are
 to forward a copy of your identification such as a scan copy of your
 international passport or drivers license.

Secondly you are also advise forward to us with immediate effect the
 particulars(names,contact address, telephone numbers and others if any)
 of those who scammed you the sum of 5000 dollars so as to report them
 to the Nigeria Police Force for arrest and prosecution 


Mean why you are among those to benefit the sum of One Million Dollars
 from the Federal Govt.of Nigeria as compensation to the money which you
 loosed to Nigerian Scam, this is in accordance with the order of the
 Federal Govt of Nigeria to pay scam victims.

We the official paying bank of the Federal Govt. of Nigeria namely
 Central Bank of Nigeria wish to inform you that with order of the
 government to pay you the sum of 1million dollars as compensation which you are
 to choose from the below on how you want to receive your compensation
 money.

Do you want to receive your payment via ATM VISA CARD/BANK DRAFT/BANK
 WIRE TRANSFER please choose and let us know which of the option do you
 want your payments.

Once you choose on how to receive your fund please get back to us and
 let us know the option chosen. Also, you are to get back to us ASAP

Waiting 


Regards 

Yours faithfully,
MR STEVEN JAMES
REPLY TO THIS EMAIL BELLOW: stevenjames50505050@yahoo.com

Hello, 

Please do not be surprised on receiving this email. Though we might not
 have a personal relationship or have met each other, we could work
 together on this project I am about to introduce to you. First, I would
 like to introduce myself. My name is Michael Finucane (Attorney). Certain
 funds have been left behind by my late client, below are the details. 

Being that she was my client, I was her confidant as she shared with me
 virtually everything about her business and family. I was her attorney
 for 13years and during that period I wrote her WILL and was also named
 as the executor. I am also aware due to ourcordial relationship that
 she deposited Twelve Million Pounds with a bank in England that was not
 mentioned in her WILL. She told me about it and asked me to prepare a
 codicil to reflect the money. However before this could be completed,
 she died. 

After her death, funeral and subsequent execution of her WILL, I went
 into action to establish the information passed unto me by my client. My
 findings agreed with the information. At that point, I knew I had to
 do something to move the funds out of the bank. Bearing at the back of
 my mind that I cannot do this alone, I have decided to contact you and
 seek your assistance and acceptance to be the next of kin to the estate.
 

Aside my humble self and you, the relationship manager (Account
 Officer) of my client knows about this. He was very helpful during my
 investigation. Through him I was able to see the deposit paper work of the
 money that confirmed that there is no next of kin to the funds. 

Itis necessary for us to move the money out of the bank on time before
 it will be regarded as sundry funds, which would give the bank the
 right to claim the money. 

I cannot move the money in my name because she was my client and it
 could create suspicion. Her account officer also cannot do the same, hence
 the importance of your assistance. Have my assurance that there is
 nothing to fear about, as we also need your assurance that you would work
 with me with a high degree of honesty and sincererity to achieve our
 desired objective. 

The legal procedure is no problem for i would be responsible. Since the
 codicil was not ready before her death, a letter of administration
 without WILL would be secured from the probate office. With this letter I
 would personally apply on your behalf to the bank for the release 
of the funds to you. 


Below is required from you to enable us achieve the above; 

Names:
Address:
Date of Birth: 
Telephone and Fax numbers:

Upon receipt of a confirmation of acceptance from you, a sharing ratio
 would be worked out 
between the three of us and communicated to you along with my telephone
 number.

Thanking you in anticipation of your co-operation. 

Sincerely, 
Michael Finucane.

[ END 419 SCAM E-MAILS ]

As I said, this is just a small sampling of the hundreds of scam e-mails receive each day.

NOTE TO SPAMMERS: My scam e-mail filtering system is pretty good but it isn't perfect and on occasion, a regular spam e-mail may inadvertently get included in these pages. If you'd prefer that your spam e-mails not be inadvertently included in these pages, don't send me spam.

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