419 scam: anita <anitasipho@ymail.com> Assist me in transferring us$13,000,000.00

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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. )
- "the consignment" (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)
- "consignment " (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)
- "million us 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)
- ",000,000" (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)
- "anita_sipho@ymail.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: anita <anitasipho@ymail.com>
Reply-To: anita_sipho@ymail.com
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 16:54:42 +0100 (CET)
Subject: Assist me in transferring us$13,000,000.00

Hi Dear, I do understand the concern this letter will bring to you considering the fact that it comes from a stranger but be rest assured for it come with good intentions. I was going on a research, looking for a responsible and trustworthy person that could help and assist me receive some fund from South Africa into his personal or company bank account overseas. I am Mrs. Anita Sipho the wife of late Mr. Simon Sipho from Zimbabwe. My husband was among the rich black farmers murdered in cold-blooded in Zimbabwe by war veterans of President Robert Mugabe. My main aim of contacting you is to solicit for your assistance in transferring the sum of (US$13,000,000.00) Thirteen million US dollars into your nominated oversea account. This money was given to my husband by President Mugabe when they were still in good terms for investment purposes. My husband deposited the money in a security company in Johannesburg here in South Africa and made me the beneficiary of the consignment as if foresaw his looming death, he deposited the fund in the security company as a family treasure in order to avoid detection or seizure since South Africa has almost the same laws with Zimbabwe. I am presently residing in Johannesburg with my children as asylum seekers, base on our present status we are deprived of some financial rights of banking activities. Moreover, this money is the only thing my late husband left for us as such the entire life of my family depends on this money coupled with the responsibilities rested on this me, I will be willing to go into partnership on any lucrative business you will suggest in your country provided you assist me actualize the transfer of this fund to your bank account overseas. The sharing pattern is negotiable between you and me, please do contact me through the above stated e-mail address if my proposal arouse your interest. Best regards. Mrs.Anita Sipho Email:anita_sipho@ymail.com

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