Now it's the "You've been scammed by the Nigeria scam" scam

[Rabrrrrrr]

Too damn funny! Just got this email today:

BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza,
Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Abuja.


TEL: [phone]

E-MAIL: [email protected]

Attention,

The BRITISH High Commission in Nigeria,Benin Republic,Ghana and Bokinafaso received a report of scam against you and other British/US citizens and Malaysia Etc. The countries of Nigeria Benin Republic, Bokinafaso and Ghana have recompensed you following the meeting held with the Four countries' Government and various countries' high commission for the fraudulent activities carried out by the Four countries' Citizens. Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU).A Compensation has been issued out to all the affected victims and has been already in endorsement to all the victims. Yours was among those that was reported unpaid as at on Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Committee to make sure you receive your compensation immediately.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU endorse your payment on Monday. Contact the office of the consular for an advise on how your recompense will be effected to you [email protected]. Be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you. Contact immediately to check if the endorsement date suits you.

Yours in Service,
Robert Scott Dewar

Because we all know that the British High Commission doesn't have the money for it's own domain, and has to use gmail.

[Phentex]

1. I got one from a lady dying of cancer who needs to share $15,000,000

with the world before she dies and she chose ME to help her share it. Isn't that wonderful? She does have to approve the charity, but once I send her my bank account information she will let ME spend it in any way I wish (because she knows what a great person I am!)

I feel so lucky. :D

[derby378]

2. I've received some weird bulk mails about puppies for adoption

Never answered them, but I suspect it's another fishing expedition to get personal info.

[Metatron]

3. I love the new spelling of Burkina Faso

"Bokinafaso" :D

[Rabrrrrrr]

4. One would think that, if one is going to set up a scam, opne might do some research

you know, spend an extra five minutes doing spell check, grammar check, and so on. Maybe another 5 minutes and $10 setting up a plausible domain for the email, something like "britishconsulate.com".

[siligut]

5. It’s a game of numbers.

Hit on 100 get 1, not all people are as astute and analytical as you. It must work sometimes or they wouldn’t bother doing it. And there is always the old saying, something about a sucker born every minute.