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    Talking 21st century spam

    From: chanceyjw@hotmail.com
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    Hah, I get weirder things... whole passages from classical literature, for example. If I order them right, I've got about half of Paradise Lost
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    i got an email a while back that had breast enhancment and penis enlargement both in the same paragraph...
    weird
    The only person I think is cool is -==INSERT YOUR NAME HERE==-

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    Maybe there's a small community of people that would apply to!
    ...or the spambot just mixed stuff up

    Or, perhaps, it's a husband/wife combo deal
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    Quote Originally Posted by djr33 View Post
    Or, perhaps, it's a husband/wife combo deal
    Buy one get one free!
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    circumsisions

    1/2 OFF!!!

    or

    circumsisions

    Buy one Get one FREE!!!

    The only person I think is cool is -==INSERT YOUR NAME HERE==-

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    Quote Originally Posted by djr33 View Post
    Maybe there's a small community of people that would apply to!
    ...or the spambot just mixed stuff up

    Or, perhaps, it's a husband/wife combo deal
    Here's to the happy couple!

    Seriously though, spammers and fraud artists don't care if what they send out makes any sense, as long as you do whatever it is they are trying to get you to do, usually send them your money.
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    And that just means that there are people actually stupid enough to respond to such things. Go humanity!
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    Attention Sir,

    Before I introduce myself, I wish to inform you that this letter is
    not a hoax mail and I urge you to treat it as urgent as with
    seriousness. I am a Director in Procurement Department with Ministry
    of Works and Housing here in Ghana . I obtained your email while
    searching for a reliable person, who could assist me in receiving
    transfer of a supposed contract awarded funds.

    This fund came as a result of over estimated contract awarded sums
    executed by foreign contractors in the Ministry. The concerned
    Ministry has approved these over invoiced funds for payment. The
    contracts which the over invoiced sums was created from has been
    executed and commissioned. What I am about to receive now, is the
    over estimated funds which was added during the process of obtaining
    the contracts for my own interest. This is a normal deal that goes in
    my Ministry by top officials.

    On my part, all modalities have been worked out in ensuring a smooth
    conclusion of the contract payment to your bank account within the
    next few days. My department approves payments to contractors, and I
    happen to head the department. All I want from you is to receive
    these funds on my behalf as a Sub-Let Company, because as Government
    Official I cannot collect the funds directly from my Ministry,
    neither I am allowed by Law to operate/ run foreign bank accounts. If
    you are trustworthy and can assist me in receiving the fund, do not
    hesitate to respond back to me immediately.

    Please note that there is no risk involved in receiving the over
    estimated contract funds in your account. I want you to state in
    percentage what you shall have for participating in assisting me got
    this transaction done. As soon as you indicate your interest, further
    details and the amount involved shall be given to you once I receive
    response from you. I hope I can trust you to treat this proposal with
    utmost confidentiality.
    Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.

    Best regards,
    Mr.John Makati



    Okaaay.
    Note this part:
    ... I wish to inform you that this letter is
    not a hoax mail ...
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    How about "....treat this proposal with utmost confidentiality."
    Good job. Heh.
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