----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, June 16, 2003 11:36
AM
Subject: [SAtalk] OK, this Nigerian takes
the cake, hands down!
I received a Nigerian
spam today. It was caught, but they have definitely mutated it beyond logic.
Here is the kicker part:
"I must use
this
opportunity to implore you to exercise the utmost
indulgence to
keep this matter extraordinary
confidential, whatever your decision, while
I
await your prompt response.Please visit this website :
http://allafrica.com/stories/200203180074.html.
Best
Regards,
MRS MARIAM ABACHA
"
At first I was surprised
to see a link in a 419. Then I went to it and expected it to be a phony page.
Then I looked closely......
Check out the site!!!
Notice the little orange box in the middle of the story!!!!
This is by far, the
STUPIDEST tactic I have ever seen a spammer use! Looks like he might have
taken a legit news article and tried to use it in is 419. Only to have the
article have a very noticable link to what a 419 scam is! I'm simply
dumbfounded :)
I dare anyone to show me
something dumber then this!
Chris Santerre
System Admin
"A little nonsense now and
then, is relished by the wisest men." - Willy Wonka