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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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From: Alrayan Investment <donotreply@fineartamerica.com>
Reply-To: alrayaninvestments@katamail.com
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:05:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: YOUR INVESTMENTS PROJECTS FUNDINGS

div { display: inline-block;vertical-align: top;font-size: 0px;word-spacing: 0px;}img { display: inline-block;vertical-align: top;font-size: 0px;word-spacing: 0px;}Fine Art America is the premier online marketplace for purchasing fine art originals and prints.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is also the easiest way to discover new artists and art galleries and to stay connected to your local art scene! alrayan.fineartamerica.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;YOUR INVESTMENTS PROJECTS FUNDINGSDear Sir/MadamAl-Rayan Investment Company(ARI) is a U.A.E private joint stockcompany, established in 2004 and owned by prominent businessmen andTopGovernment officials in UAE, which specializes in investment activitiesin real estate and hospitality, industrial and sustainable technologies,strategic financial investments, specialized education, healthcareservices,Agriculture, Manufacturing,Mining,Energy and additionalenvironmentally sustainable projects.We are providing middleand back office outsourcing of fund administration servicesrepresenting over $400 billion (Four Hundred Billion United StatesDollars) Now in committed capital for various investment opportunitiesin UAE and around the globe and we wish to re-invest this fund byputting itinto the management of private businessmen and corporations with goodbusiness ideas that can generate at-least 10% ROI per annum over maximumof 5 -10 years duration.Al-Rayan Investment Company(ARI) is looking for equity partners, Entrepren eur, Fund raisers andportfolio managers who will pay up to 4.5% interest and/OR part equityposition with a 5 to 10 year hold. In 2030, we plan on acquiring up toUS$2 Trillion in high-quality, low risk assets and investments tocapitalize on the current market cycle.You are invited toparticipate as beneficiary to the Al Rayan Investment Company (ARI)Entrepreneur Capitalization Program 2014. ARI fund are set aside forbusiness entities and companies within UAE and outside U.A.E withinternational investment engagements.We focus on seed capital,early-stage, start-up ventures, existing LLC and total completion andexpansion of investment projects with immediatefunding.Al-Rayan Investment Company is acting as a lender andthe fund will be disbursed on a clear interest rate of 4.5% annually tothe equity partners and Entrepreneurs for their investment projects.Applicationsare required from you, entrepreneurs and companies with proven businessrecords in search of fund for expansion or fo r capital investment.Forfurther details please contact me directly at:alrayaninvestments@katamail.comRegards,Mr. Ali M. Al Mansoori (CEO and Managing Director)Al Rayan Investment CompanyAl Rayan Company Towers,Al Khaleej Al Arabi Road,Al Falah Street P.O.Box 2655 Abu Dhabi,UNITED ARAB EMIRATESEmail: alrayaninvestments@katamail.com&nbsp;alrayan.fineartamerica.com&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To unsubscribe from this e-mail list, please click here.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------&nbsp;FineArtAmerica.comFine Art America1450 Second StreetSanta Monica, CA 90401

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