Claim: Multiple Facebook posts purporting to represent the Crown Prince of Dubai have been circulating with claims that he is giving away millions to users who comment with the first letter of their name. However, this is a scam. There is no trace of the offer on the Emirati royal family's official social media accounts and a link to claim the money leads to a website full of adverts.
Fact-check: Facebook scam impersonates Emirati royal family
Verdict: facebook scam impersonates emirati royal family
Organisation: AFP Fact Check
Author: Amanuel Neguede
Date published: 2020-06-19T11:28:00