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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: "Mr. Jamie Dimon." (may be fake)
Reply-To: <jamesdimon_chase03@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 1 Oct 2010 11:23:11 +0200
Subject: REF: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF US$10.500,000.00

From The Desk OF: Jamie Dimon C.E.O
270 Park Avenue, 39th Floor New York, 10017
JP Morgan Chase Bank New York.
PHONE: 845-514-9871
 
 
REF: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION OF US$10.500,000.00
 
Dear: Sir.
 
I am Jamie Dimon,Chief Executive Officer, President and Member of Operating Committee, JPMorgan Chase & Co, set up to fight against scam and Fraudulent activities worldwide.
 
This Group is responsible for investigating the legitimacy of unpaid contract, inheritance and lotto winning claims by companies and individuals and directs payment of verified claims to the beneficiaries without further delay.
 
You are being legally contacted regarding the release of your long awaited fund. After a detailed review of your file, the Halifax Bank UK has mandated the JP MORGAN CHASE BANK to release your fund immediately. The sum of USD10.5Million has been approved in your favor via my desk. This payment will be effected through Swift Telegraphic Transfer.
 
You are advised to Include the following information. Your Full Name? Your Address? Your Private Cell Phone Number? Your Account Name? Your Bank Name / Address? Your Account Numbers? Your Routing Numbers? Your Age/ Marital Status? Your Occupation/ Position? Copy of your International Passport or Valuable Drivers License? for reconciliation with Information forwarded to the bank by this office.
Your Prompt Co-operation is highly imperative.
 
Thanks for Banking with us.
 
Yours Truly.
 
Mr. Jamie Dimon.
PHONE: 845-514-9871
Executive Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Member of Operating Committee, JPMorgan Chase & Co
Chase Bank is a full service financial firm and the largest U.S based bank. Chase Bank offers a complete line of personal, small business, commercial banking services and wealth management services. The retail financial services segment of Chase Bank offers regional banking, mortgage banking, auto finance services, checking and savings accounts, home equity and business loans, bank CDs, competitive CD rates and investments through bank branches, ATMs, online banking, and telephone banking.
 

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