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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: Chase Bank <arnavutkoy@bodrummanti.com.tr>
Date: Tue, 10 May 2016 12:58:02 -0400
Subject: Secure Message Notification


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Note: This is a service message with information related to your Chase acco=
unt(s). It may include specific details about transactions, products or onl=
ine services. If you recently cancelled your account, please disregard this=
message. =

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Dear Chase OnlineSM Customer: =

We're writing to let you know that your account is locked and you must co=
mplete this verification process to unlock it. =

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To complete this verification, log on to www.Chase.com/verification =

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For your security you must complete verification process on your chase acc=
ount to view your accounts and complete your verification in Chase.=AE You =
have 48 hours or your online account access will be cancelled. =

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If you have any questions, simply sign on to your account and go to Chase =
Secure Online Support Secure My Account Now. =

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Sincerely, =

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Online Banking Team =

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JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC
=A92016 JPMorgan Chase & Co. =

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Your personal information is protected by advanced online technology. For=
more detailed information, view our Online Privacy Policy. To request in w=
riting: Chase Privacy Operations, P.O. Box 659752, San Antonio, TX 78265-97=
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