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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: JP Morgan Chase Bank <shehuaisha319@gmail.com>
Reply-To: jpmorgnchasebank@gmail.com
Date: Tue, 31 May 2022 07:55:22 +0100
Subject: You Urgent Attention Is Needed Today

JP Morgan Chase Bank of New York
270 Park Avenue, 39th Floor,
Webside: www.jpmorgan.com / wss
https://chaseonline.chase.com/

Attention: Fund Beneficiary

I am writing to inform you that we have $10.5 million after realizing
that you have been a victim of scams by some scammers.

Note that this decision was made by the Federal Executive Council of
the United States of America in collaboration with JP Morgan Chase
Bank so that you can achieve the goal and purpose of the Charitable
Organization Union in your communities. Moreover, we don't know how
hard you were betrayed years ago in trying to get your contract /
inheritance payment, but we believe the $ 10.5 million will make you
forget your past and move on to your future without participating in
such a scandal again. In order for us to complete your payment with
us, you must confirm the information below again after reading this
email so that your payment can be processed quickly.

1) Your Full Name
2) Your Direct Telephone Number
3) Your Complete Address
4) A Copy Of Your Identification I.D
5) Occupation & Position

Upon the receipt of the above information from you, we will switch
into action with further instruction of your payment without any
further delay. So be advised that your maximum co-operation to this
office will help us release your fund to you within five working days

Yours sincerely,

Mr. Jamie Dimon.
Account Chief Executive Officer,
Member of Operating Committee of JP Morgan

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