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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:
- The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "account opening" (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. )
- This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.
Fraud email example:
From: "Invest Capital PJSC" <rrashedalsuwaidi@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2017 01:52:33 -0700
Subject: Invest Capital PJSC Proposition
Greetings:
Dear Sir / Madam,
Invest Capital is an Abu Dhabi based leading investment and development company supporting the growth of a dynamic and diversified UAE economy having interests across multiple sectors including:
> Aerospace & Loan > Oil & Gas > Defense Services & Healthcare
> Metals & Mining > Semiconductors & Renewables > Information & Communications Technology
> Real Estate & Infrastructure > Capital Investments & Utilities
We are committed to uphold and to which we must adhere across the Invest Capital Group.
Invest Capital PJSC provide a full range of finanacial services to Personal, Entrepreneurs and commercial customers such as;
> Loan > Bank draft > Project Finance and Funding > Medium Terms Notes (MTNs)
> Bank Guarantees (BGs) > Standby Letter of Credits (SBLCs) > Offshore & Anonymous Bank account opening services
Placement is open to: Entrepreneurs, Corporate and private entities:
> Maximum Funding: $500 Million USD
> Funding Type: Loan Investment
> Funding Rate: 2.5% Interest Rate per annum
> Term: 5 years - Renewable tenure
> Minimum Project ROI: 10%
Invest Capital PJSC is looking for finanacial consultants and brokers with a qualified background that will work with us as our agents and representatives. For More Information Contact Us.
Best Regards,
Mr. Rashed Al Suwaidi
Director
Invest Capital PJSC
Capital Square
Hazza Bin Zayed Street
Abu Dhabi, P.O Box 4984
United Arab Emirates
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