419 scam: "Mrs. Monica Madhuku"<monicamadhuku@live.com> Please Get Back To Me.

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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:

An email address listed inside this email has been used in a known fraud before.
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.
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.
- +27732415352 (South Africa, prepaid mobile phone)
This email lists free webmail addresses. Use of such addresses is typical for scams. Lotteries, banks and any but the smallest of companies do not normally use such addresses. Criminals use them to anonymously send and receive email at Internet cafes.
- madhukujames@hotmail.com (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)
- from: mrs. monica madhuku tel: + 27 73 241 5352 email: madhukujames@hotmail.com attn: sir/madam, with due respect, trust and humility, i (Hotmail; can be used from anywhere worldwide)

Fraud email example:

From: "Mrs. Monica Madhuku" (may be fake)
Reply-To: <madhukujames@att.net>
Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:54:13 -0800
Subject: Please Get Back To Me.

From: Mrs. Monica Madhuku
Tel: + 27 73 241 5352
Email: madhukujames@hotmail.com

Attn: Sir/Madam,

With due respect, trust and humility, I send you this proposal, which I believe would be of great interest for both of us. I found your contact in South Africa from international world trade directory.

I am Mrs. Monica Madhuku the wife of Late Mr. Nelson Madhuku, who was the “Chairman” of the farmers co-operation in Zimbabwe, and supporter of 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$19,500,000.00 (Nineteen Million Five Hundred Thousand United States Dollars Only). This fund is inherited from my late husband who was assassinated by the presidents (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 husband on June 22nd 2007 (A day I can never forget) I was approached by our family lawyer who told me that my late husband had filed a document with him which stipulates his "WILL".

In this "WILL" he specifically pointed and I Quote, Darling, I wish to draw your attention to the sum of US$19.5 MILLION, which I deposited with a Security Company in South Africa with all the documents filed, by our lawyer. In case of my absence on earth caused by death, only, you should solicit for a foreigner partner, an organization or an individual that can assist you to transfer or secure the money out of South Africa for investment purposes and humanitarian projects to support your work for God and he told me immediately the government started eyeing his business and involvements with the white farmers. Please take good care of “James Madhuku" and yourself; we shall meet to part no more.

We are presently in South Africa as Refugees (Asylum Seekers) and as such the law of South Africa does not permit us or any Refugees to operate or open any bank account here in South Africa 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 secured 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, please contact my elder son James Madhuku on this telephone: +27 73 241 5352 and send us an email: jamesmadhuku@hotmail.com by indicating your interest with your contact details 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,
Mrs. Monica Madhuku
(On behalf of the family)

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