419 scam: "Dr. Kevin Ncube" <kenee

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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:
- "with your full names" (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "hundred thousand united state 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)
- "00,000.00" (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)
- "you will be entitled to 30%" (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)
- "united state dollar" (this email uses bad English)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: "Dr. Kevin Ncube" <kenee_5@msn.com>
Reply-To: <kncube@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:00 +0000
Subject: Hello!

Hello!

Urgent Business Relationship

I am Dr. Kevin Ncube chairman of South Africa parliamentary committee on works and contracts.

Through over invoiced and bulk purchase that was made on behalf of the Anglo Gold LTD, my deputy and I have an excess sum of US$10, 500,000.00(Ten Million Five Hundred Thousand United State Dollars) which we now want to transfer to any reliable and trustworthy account overseas. This fund represents an over-invoiced contract that was awarded to a foreign contractor in 2002.

The Company that actually executed the contract has since collected their payment leaving behind the over-invoiced surplus of US$10, 500,000.00 which was our arrangement. If you are interested urgently get back to us indicating your interest, capability and willingness as well furnish us with your full names, age and status and after which I can then furnish you with the next stage that will guarantee the speedy conclusion of the transaction.

I want you to bear in mind that this transaction is 100% real and risk free. Be informed that for your involvement, efforts and contribution in this transaction, you will be entitled to 30% share of the entire amount,65% for my colleague and I while the remaining 5% will be mapped out for any expenses that might be incurred by both parties during the course of this transaction.

After concluding the deal with you we wish to invest our own share into real estate, stock market or any other lucrative business venture in your country provided you will not disappoint or betray us.

Due to the urgent nature of this transaction, I will appreciate your prompt response and you can as well call me on phone for any clarification/questions.

Best regard

Dr. Kevin Ncube.

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