419 scam: "Mr.Ngoni Madhuku" <mrscottpeters1@gmail.com> GOODDAY

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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:
- "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. )
- "hundred thousand 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)
- ",500,000" (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)
- "robert mugabe" (the name of a person or institution often appearing in 419 scams)
This email message is a "Zimbabwe" scam.

Fraud email example:

From: "Mr.Ngoni Madhuku" <mrscottpeters1@gmail.com>
Reply-To: ngonimadhuk@yahoo.com
Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2013 05:46:11 +0100
Subject: GOODDAY

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Greetings Sir/Madam,

With due respect, trust and humility, I send you this letter, which I
believe would be of great interest for both of us. I am Mr. Ngoni Madhuku
the only Son of Late Mr. Nelson Madhuku, who was the “Chairman” of the
farmers co-operation in Zimbabwe who supported the Democratic Movement for
Democratic Change in Zimbabwe through the head of (opposition party) Morgan
Tsvangirai who lost his wife in an accident plotted by our President Robert
Mugabe.

The business involves the transfer of US$15,500,000.00 (Fifteen Million
Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only). This fund is inherited
from my late Father who was assassinated by the president's (ROBERT MUGABE)
aides in view of taking his lands and property during the crisis on June
22nd 2007, which led to the killing and banishing of foreign (white)
farmers. After the death of my Father on June 22nd 2007 (A day I can never
forget) I was approached by our family lawyer who told me that my late
Father had filed a document with him which stipulates his "WILL".

In this "WILL" he specifically pointed and I Quote,to my only Son, I wish
to draw your attention to the sum of US$15.5 MILLION, which was deposited
with a security company in Bangkok Thailand with all the documents filed,
by our lawyer. In case of my absence on earth caused by death, only, you
should solicit for a foreign partner, an organization or an individual that
can assist you to transfer or secure the money out of Bangkok Thailand for
investment purposes and humanitarian projects to support your work for
humanity and he told me immediately the government started eyeing his
business and involvements with the white farmers.

Presently in Bangkok Thailand as Refugees (Asylum Seekers) and as such the
law of Thailand does not permit any Refugee to operate or open any bank
account here in Thailand or be involved in any financial transaction with
the bank, that is why we contacted you to assist us as soon as possible to
transfer or secure this fund to your account/domain and for us to move out
of this country.

We are ready to negotiate percentage with you for accepting to assist us if
you indicate your interest with your contact details Such as your Full Name
: Country: Age : Telephone; Email Address and kind of Job as soon as
possible. On receiving your acceptance of this letter, we shall be glad to
give you more clarification on the modalities needed for the smooth
successful completion of this transaction.

I anticipate your quick response.
Yours Sincerely,
Ngoni Madhuku
(On behalf of the family)

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