419 scam: From Nkusi Family <infodesk1101@gmail.com> URGENT FAMILY ASSISTANCE

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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:
- "dear sir/madam" (a standard Nigerian greeting phrase)
- "a security company " (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. )
- "million united states dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "robert mugabe" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
- "mrnkusimoyo@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
- "mrnkusimoyo@outlook.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a orphan scam.
This email lists mobile phone numbers. Use of such numbers is typical for scams because they allow criminals to conceal their true location. They can receive calls in an Internet cafe from where they send you emails, while pretending to be in some office.
- +27781026139 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
- +27865869945 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)

Fraud email example:

From: From Nkusi Family <infodesk1101@gmail.com>
Reply-To: mrnkusifamily@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 2 Oct 2015 06:34:22 -0700
Subject: URGENT FAMILY ASSISTANCE

From: Mr. Nkusi Family
Nkusi Moyo (Son)
Phone: +27781026139
Fax: +27865869945
Email: mrnkusimoyo@outlook.com

Dear Sir/Madam,

URGENT FAMILY ASSISTANCE:

With due respect, trust and humility, I write to you this proposal, which I believe would be of great interest to you. I found your contact while I was doing a private research in the Internet for a reliable and capable foreign partner that will assist my family and I to transfer fund to any personal or private company account and for investment purpose. I am Mr. Nkusi Moyo the Son of Late Mr. Benson Moyo who was the "Chairman" of the farmer's co-operation in Zimbabwe.

My Father was among the few blacks that were murdered in cold blood by the President Robert Mugabeâ€™s Administration during the land dispute that just happened in Zimbabwe. After the death of my Father, we decided to move out of Zimbabwe because our lives were in danger because of the money that my Father kept in his hidden safe in our house. The amount in the safe is (US$35, 000, 000, 00) thirty -Five Million United States Dollars.

This money was meant for the purchase of a new machines and chemicals for the farms and establishment of new farm in Swaziland. Before his death, He was a Major Share Holder of companies in Zimbabwe. After my Father died, we moved to South Africa and deposited the safe that contained the money in a security company as valuables belonging to our foreign partner pending when we see somebody that will assist us transfer this fund to any oversea account and for the safety of our family.

We are presently in South Africa as Refugees (Asylum Seekers) and as such, the law of South Africa does not permit us to operate or open any bank account here in South Africa or to be involved in any financial transaction with the bank. That is why we contacted you to assist us in this transaction.

We are ready to compensate you with 30% of the total fund for your assistance. Contact Mr. Nkusi Moyo on the above email address or telephone number indicating your interest to assist us. On receiving your acceptance, I shall be glad to give you more clarification on the modalities needed for smooth and successful completion of this transaction.

This is our family email address mrnkusimoyo@outlook.com please get back to us as soon as you recieve this email please: I anticipate your quick response.

Best regards.
Mr. Nkusi Moyo
(For The Family)

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