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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:
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "JPMorgan Chase Bank" (may be fake)
Date: Wed, 17 May 2017 14:33:12 +0100
Subject: You Have Got 2 Unread Message!
Dear Customer,
Our Security team has observed multiple logon attempts on your Online Bank Account.
As a result of this, you are
required verify your Online account details so as to secure your Online
Banking.
If you do not respond to this verification, it will be noted that you
support online fraudulent acts and will have your online account suspended.
To get secure, please click the login below
Chase.com
Thank you for banking with us.
We Are Here For You
© 2017 JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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