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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:

Fraud email example:

From: "Attiyah Saad" (may be fake)
Date: Thu, 4 Apr 2013 16:00:24 +0400
Subject: Capital investment

 
Thanks for your attention;
 
We are seeking the attention of investors, project owners and general business facilitators.
 
Mubadala development company (Mubadala), is a project development and investment organization
based in Abu dhabi - UAE. At the core of our strategy, Mubadala makes long term capital intensive
investments to deliver strong financial returns and economic diversification. Mubadala focuses on
number of areas in which it has developed significant competitive advantage, including acquisitions,
aerospace/aviation, telecommunication, technology, energy, industry, healthcare, infrastructure,
real estate and service ventures.
 
Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) is a catalyst for the economic diversification of Abu
Dhabi. Established and owned by the Government of UAE, the organization's strategy is built on the
management of Long-term capital-intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns and
tangible social benefits for the Emirates.
 
Mubadala brings together and manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional and international
investments, which we wish to re-invest through project funding in investment loan to third party
investors, project owners and general business facilitators on a 3.5% interest rate per annum on long
term investment projects that can generate up to 10% ROI within the period.
 
We invite all interested project owners, entrepreneurs and investors - UAE or non- UAE to contact the
undersigned for further information on procedures for consideration.
 
Sincere regards,
Attiyah Saad
Regional Representative
Mubadala Development Company
Telfax: +971 2413 0002
Website: www.mubadala.ae
 

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