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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 Online" <noreply@mail.mediabay.uz>
Date: Fri, 26 Jan 2018 19:23:56 +0100
Subject: URGENT Chase Confirmation



If you are having trouble viewing this message, please click here.
E-mail Security Information.
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Important details about the lock of your account
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Dear Member,

Welcome to Chase Care - Your Account Has Been Restricted

Here's how Chase security works:
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We monitor all customer transaction within the geographical area where the =
account was opened. =

We monitor usual Transaction to keep you safe from attackers. =

We block or restrict account if we detect unsual activity to secure your Ac=
count. =

We sent out a mail to alert customer who's account was restricted to unlock=
and enhance online security on 10/01/2018, if you receive and verify alrea=
dy but still get this message re-verify because your verification has not b=
een received =

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We would like to remind you that we have restricted your account for securi=
ty reasons. You are required to verify your Chase membership with us online=
in order to continue using our extended services and unlock your account.
verify online at Chase.com/security
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Thank you for being our customer.

Sincerely,
Chase Fraud Department

Security Tip:
Chase will only ask for your account number or password in an e-mail if we =
notice unusual activity.

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E-mail intended for Fraud Alert.

If you are concerned about the authenticity of this message, please call th=
e phone number on the back of your credit card and reference the Chase Libr=
ary Code: ES02ENG_2013. If you would like to learn more about e-mail securi=
ty or want to report a suspicious e-mail, .

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