Thursday, January 10, 2008

Just got this email:

Your shipment Sir/ Madam, Christmas/New year Shipment Bonanza Sir/ Madam Due to the ongoing swift Christmas funfair all charges as regards to the delivering of your ATM/Check have been suspended, which includes any clearance charges and insurance coverage. You have been issued a part payment valued at US$860,000.00 (Eight Hundred and Sixty Thousand United States Dollars). All you are required to do now is to pay for the delivery of your parcel to one of office local offices in West African Countries (Nigeria) via Courier Services which is just $175. You are advised to contact - Mr. Patrick Sullivan at email: "engr_sullivan1@login.cz" for the courier fee payment and delivery update. This is organized by British Government in support of US and Nigerian Government. Thanks Mr. John William Adams British International Monetary Regulations London

Now, when I was young, the Nigerian email scammers had a little class, made a little effort. People took pride in their work. A good Nigerian spam scam was worth reading.

This thing, this piece of crap, this quatsch...what the hell? These kids today.