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Lottery Scam: Oxford International Lottery
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By Jay HS
Published on 10/6/2008
 
Hot Scam Specifications:

Scam Type: 419 Scam (Lottery Scam)
Fake Names: Mr.Dennis Rod-Man (lol), Mrs Carol David (this is 2007 version, checkout the 2008 version in 2nd page)
Offer Type: Lottery Winnings
Winning Amount: 1million GBP
Storyline: You won the fake 50th Anniversary Lottery this year again!
Scammer Location: Claims to be UK
Scammer Email: oxfordannual_ltd@hotmail.com, gmarzella@optonline.net (new emails in 2008 version!)

Lottery Scam: Oxford International Lottery
Hot Scam Specifications:

Scam Type: 419 Scam (Lottery Scam)
Fake Names: Mr.Dennis Rod-Man (lol), Mrs Carol David
Offer Type: Lottery Winnings
Winning Amount: 1million GBP
Storyline: You won a lottery which you did not join
Scammer Location: Claims to be UK
Scammer Email: oxfordannual_ltd@hotmail.com, gmarzella@optonline.net

-----Attached 2007 Version -----

From: gmarzella@optonline.net [mailto:gmarzella@optonline.net]
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2007 6:40 PM
Subject: WINNING NOTOFICATION & PAYMENT FORM


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

6th September 2007
Dear 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 6th September 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: oxfordannual_ltd@hotmail.com
Phone Number: +44 704 572 5417
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.

-----End Attached-----

See next page for 2008 version. Before you do so, try guessing if the 2008 version is the 51st Anniversary of this lottery scam.


Oxford International Lottery - 2008 Recycled Version
Thanks for submitting the latest 2008 version of the infamous Oxford International Lottery. The names of the people have changed. Instead of that Dennis Rod-Man, we have a new Dennis Robert. As we know, Mrs Carol David of 2007 was also fired and we have a new Announcer claiming to be Mrs Rosemary Church.

They have also changed their email address, and now its claimsdept93@hotmail.com

The sad thing is that, the fake "prize money" remains the same. And the worst thing is that the scammers forget that it should be the 51st Anniversary and not the 50th. Well, last year was the 50th... or was that supposed to be 2006?

-----Attached 2008 Version-----
Oxford International Lottery
32 Hurst Street
Birmingham, B5 4TB
United Kingdom
Ref: OXS/812/07
Batch: 322056Q

Dear Award Beneficiary

                                  CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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 October 6th, 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, kindly contact our verification agent via email:

Dr. Dennis Robert
E-mail: claimsdept93@hotmail.com
Tel:- +44 871 503 3770
Claims Processing Agent
Verifications/Logistics 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 congratulate you on behalf of all members and staff of the Oxford sweepstakes on your winning also wish you the best of luck as you spend your good fortune.

Thanks for being part of our commemorative Oxford 50th Anniversary Draws.

Yours Sincerely
Mrs. Rosemary Church
Oxford Sweepstakes Announcer.