handkeys After many, many years on the Internet (I actually had a dial-up CompuServe account in the late 90s) I have finally received a bit of Internet history, the mythical Nigerian email scam. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! It amazes me that anyone would actually allow themselves to get tangled up with these “opportunities.” Read and enjoy:

Date: Sun, 17 Sep 2006 09:19:57 -0400 (EDT)

Dear Friend,

I am Mr. Jackson Momoh the project manager with the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC).

I obtained your email from the internet, while searching for a reliable person, who could assist using receiving cash gift from contractors awarded contracts executed under the current budgetary allocation for NDDC.

These bills had been approved for payment by the concerned ministry. The contracts had been executed and commissioned.

What we are about to receive now, is a promised cash gift from the contractors whom we have helped during the process of obtaining the contracts and in the processing of their payments.

On our part, all modalities had been worked out in ensuring a smooth conclusion of the transfer to you within the next twenty one days.

All I want from you is your details to enable these foreign contractors forward the cash gift to you on our behalf, because as government officials we can not collect these cash gift directly from them, neither are we allowed by law to operate/run a foreign accounts.

If you are trustworthy and can assist me in receiving these cash gift, I will like you to provide immediately to me, your full names, address, and telephone number.

Please note that there will be no financial obligation required from you and this transaction is risk free.

For each cash you receive on our behalf, you will be entitled to 10% of that sum. As soon as you indicate your interest, further instructions will be passed on to you on the procedure that we will follow in accomplishing this deal.

Kindly reach me immediately via my confidential e-mail (jacksonmomonddc@netscape.net) furnishing me with your details as stated above. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Mr.Jackson Momoh.

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