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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: "INTERNATIONAL OXFORD PROMO" <oxfrd8989@mailbox.hu>
Date: Fri, 23 May 2008 16:28:29 +0100
Subject: Dear Award Beneficiary


Oxford International Lottery
32 Hurst Street Birmingham, B5 4TB
London United Kingdom
Ref: OXS/812/07
Batch: 322056Q

May 23rd 2008
Dear Winner,

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 May 23rd 2008. 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:
charles400@live.com

Mr. Charles Morris
Email: charles400@live.com
Tell Number: +44 703 591 0893
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, Direct Phone Numbers 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.,

Yours Sincerely,
Mrs Carol Davids.
Oxford Sweepstakes Co-ordinator.

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