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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: "Chase.com" <xx@yy.com>
Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2017 14:29:43 -0500
Subject: Verify Your Account
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Dear Chase Customer,
Our system has detected login attempt error while login in to your online b=
anking account. We have temporarily suspended your account and your access =
to online banking will be restricted if you fail to update. =
To get started, use the sign-on link below: =
Click Here TO Sign-On =
NOTE: The link to verify your account will no longer be available after 24h=
rs. Thank you
Customers Support Service.
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E-mail Security Information
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If you're concerned about the authenticity of this message, please go to ch=
ase.com and search for "fraud information." You can also call the phone num=
ber on the back of your credit card if you'd like to learn more about email=
security or want to report a suspicious email.
If you're concerned about clicking links in this email, you can find the s=
ervices mentioned above on chase.comafter you've signed in.
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