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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: "Hon. Scott A. Nathan" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <info@dfcfinance.us>
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2022 11:21:23 -0700
Subject: PLEASE CONFIRM NOTIFICATION

Dear Beneficiary,
 
PLEASE CONFIRM NOTIFICATION
 
The Chief Financial Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mr. Jeremy Barnum, sent a notification to our organization stating that you have authorized Mr. Jozef Volker, your relation of 6056 Armor Duells Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127, to file an application to receive your DFC Global Compensation Fund valued at $5 Million USD currently in custody of JPMorgan Chase Bank.
 
The above-mentioned person presented a Power of Attorney given in his favor by your good self, granting him the benefit to process and claim your DFC Global Compensation Fund valued at $5 Million USD for personal reasons. Mr. Jeremy Barnum, further stated that you have authorised that the funds should be wired to the bank account details below as you are currently sick and unable to contact their bank directly.
 
Bank name: Bank of America,
Account Number # 30208575700
Routing Number# 121000358.
Name:  Jozef Volker
Address:  6056 Armor Duells Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127  .
 
The executives of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), have reminded the Chief Financial Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Mr. Jeremy Barnum, to us 48 hours to enable us to have a personal confirmation from you being hitherto the beneficiary. We sincerely apologise for having delayed your instruction in giving out this fund since we must adhere to the advice of the JPMorgan Chase Bank by making sure this request is verified and confirmed by (You) the beneficiary. You are advised to get back to this office immediately for clarifications on this matter as we shall be available 24 Hrs to speak with you.
 
Please confirm this notification. Your urgent response.
 
Sincerely,
Hon. Scott A. Nathan.
Chief Executive Officer
U.S. International Development Finance Corporation

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