How to report advance fee fraud scam letters and lottery scams

If you receive advance fee fraud scam letters and lottery scams you must forward all documents and correspondence to Interpol.

Interpol will communicate all matters regarding scams to the Commercial Crime Unit of the South African Police Service.

Interpol's contact details are as follows:

Tel No: (+27) 12 309 3866
Fax No: (+27) 12 309 3003/4
E-mail: vdventera@saps.org.za

The fraud is also known as the ‘419 scam’ and is operated by a fraudster, usually a member of a criminal syndicate. The scams originated in Nigeria but syndicates in other countries have become involved in advance fee fraud scams. It normally is in the form of a letter, e-mail or SMS with a business proposition where the victim is asked to deposit money in a bank account.

The lottery scam involves an e-mail or SMS where the victim is told that he or she has won the lottery.

Find out more about to report advance fee fraud scam and lottery scams.

 

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