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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: OXFORD INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY <oxford_inlo0000@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 9 Oct 2007 01:08:02 +0000
Subject: WINNING NOTIFICATION


Oxford International Lottery32 Hurst StreetBirmingham, B5 4TBUnited KingdomRef: OXS/812/07Batch: 322056Q 9th October 2007Dear Sir/Madam, WINNING NOTIFICATION Over the years the prestigious Oxford Lottery has set out and successfully organized Sweepstakes on a daily, weekly, and annual basis. We have equally maintained a standard unrivaled in the industry as it concerns the pay out of winnings to successful participants.
In line with the commemorating event marking our 50th year anniversary we rolled out over £10,000.000.00 (Ten Million Great Britain Pounds)for our 50th year Anniversary Draws.
Participants for the draws were randomly selected and drawn from a wide range of web hosts which enjoy our patronage. The selection was made through a computer draw system attaching personalized email addresses to ticket numbers.Your email address as indicated was drawn and attached to ticket number 0014821357 with serial numbers OXS/7060442302/07 and drew the lucky numbers 14-88-12-99-07-52(40) which subsequently won you £1,000.000.00 (One Million Great Britain Pounds)` as one of the 10 jackpot lucky winners in this draw.
You have therefore won the entire winning sum of £1,000.000.00 (One Million Great Britain Pounds)` as one of the 10 jackpot winners in this draw. The draws registered as Draw number one was conducted in Brockley, London United Kingdom on the 28th AUGUST 2007. These lottery Draws are commemorative and as such special.
Please be informed by this winning notification to make contact with your designated Agent who shall by duty guide you through the process to facilitate the release of your winnings sum to you.
HOW TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE, Simply contact our verification Agent, at
Mr.Dennis Rod-Man. Email: claimsdept4441@yahoo.co.ukPhone Number: +44 704 571 5908 Fax Number: +44 870 068 5399.Claims Processing Agent,Verifications/Logistic Department.
You are advised to contact your verification agent with the following details to avoid unnecessary delays and complications. Your Name (in Full), Country, Ticket Number, Serial Number and Lucky Numbers as indicated in this winning Notification.
I wish to on behalf of all members and staff of the Oxford Sweepstakes congratulate you on your wininng and wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.
Thank you for being part of our commemorative 50th Anniversary Draws.
Sincerely,Mrs. Carol David.Oxford Sweepstakes Co-ordinator.
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