419 scam: MR FRANK ANTHONY <mroscarw023@gmail.com> JP MORGAN CHASE BANK PLC

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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 uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "required fee " (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "clearance certificate" (this will cost you money - be careful with upfront payments to anyone you only know through email, especially if they promise you a lot of money. NEVER send money by Western Union or MoneyGram to people you do not know personally - NO EXCEPTIONS! Instant wire transfer services are not meant to be used with strangers because they offer no protection against fraud. That is precisely why the criminals want you send money that way. )
- "await your urgent response" (scammers rush victims so they don't have time to think properly)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: MR FRANK ANTHONY <mroscarw023@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mr.frank_anthony93@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:49:04 -0800
Subject: JP MORGAN CHASE BANK PLC

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I have seen that you are under many straits my friend, I have received your
email and well understood the contents therein. It's my legal right to
notify you this morning that the reason why you have not received what's
yours, is because you have been dealing with Hoaxes, hoodlums and internet
Scammers which doesn't have your file under them,

They have put you into confusion and that it's the reason why you have
spent this huge amount and never received what's rightfully yours, however
I am reaching you this morning to inform you that you cannot receive what's
yours elsewhere rather you will keep losing and send them all your very
hard working Money. Behold I am hereby to enlighten you once again that you
can only complete your claim under my Office as I am the only person that
has your original ownership Certificate to move your fund worth's of $
100.80, Mlln USD.

In order for you to make this claim, it will only cost you the sum of $104
USD for obtaining your insurance Clearance Certificate under IRS Custody,
This insurance Clearance Certificate will only take the Office an hour to
issue it in your name. Though before we proceed. I want you to reconfirm
this personal information to me once again in order to avoid us making a
wrong delivery to an unknowing person.

Kindly reconfirm these details back to me now and be ready to receive what
is yours.

1: Your full name: __________
2: Your Country: ___________
3: Your City: __________
4: Your Home Address: _______
5: Your Occupation: __________
6: Your Age: _______
7: Copy of your ID: ___________
8: and your personal telephone number: ________

In order to enable us to proceed ahead immediately. Kindly be advised to
furnish us with this important information and be ready to send the
required fee of $104 usd as it's the only payment you will make till this
transaction is over.

Thanks for using our service and God bless you. I will await your urgent
response.
JP MORGAN CHASE BANK PLC

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