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.