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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.
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Fraud email example:
From: "Kilbride, Shannon R." <shannon_kilbride@EKU.EDU>
Date: Fri, 29 Aug 2008 05:07:23 -0400
Subject: Congratulation Dear Winner
Oxford International Lottery
32 Hurst Street Birmingham, B5 4TB
London United Kingdom
Ref: OXS/812/07
Batch: 322056Q
August 28th 2008
Dear Winner,
Congratulation 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 August 28th 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
Mr. Charles Morris
Email: oxford_morris2004@hotmail.com
Tell Number:+44 703 5916 596
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 winning 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
Mr Carol David
Oxford Sweepstakes Co-ordinator.
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