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Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self. - Cyril Connolly
Thursday, July 19, 2007
They're getting high tech
Too bad their English isn't getting any better. This is the most official looking Nigerian scam I've ever gotten.

Crown
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION
Metro Plaza, Plot 991/992
Zakari Maimalari Street
Cadastral Zone AO,
Central Business District, Abuja.
TEL: +234-807-5008059

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. whom the country of Nigeria/Benin,Bokinafaso And Ghana have recompensed you due to meeting held with Four countries Government and the world high commissions against fraud activities by the Four country Citizens.

Your name was among those scammed as listed by the Nigeria Financial Intelligent Unit (NFIU). A recompensation has been issued out in ATM CARD to all the affected victims and has been already in distribution to all the bearers. Your ATM CARD was among those that was reported undelivered as at on Friday and we wish to advise you to see to the instructions of the Commitee to make sure you receives your ATM CARD immediately for your depositing into your account.

NFIU further told us that the use of Nigeria Couriers and the Benin was abolished due to interception activities noticed in the above mentioned courier services in Benin,Nigeria and Ghana and thereby have made a concrete arrangement with the DHL Courier Company for a safe delivery to your door-step once the beneficairy meets up the demand of the conveyancy.

We advise that you do the needful to make sure the NFIU dispatches your recompense on Monday. You are assured of the safety of your draft and availability and be advised that you should stop further contacts with all the fake lawyers and security companies who in collaboration scammed you. Get intouch with my secretary, NAME; Stella Benson EMAIL: stella_benson_britishcommission@yahoo.co.uk As she is responsible for handling and effecting your redression. Call me at: +234 807 5008059 immediately to check if the delivery date suits you.


Yours in Service,

Mr. Richard Gozne
CONSULER,
BRITISH HIGH COMMISSIONS
ABUJA.
British Council logo
posted by Broadsheet @ 12:40 PM  
1 Editorial Opinions:
  • At July 24, 2007, Anonymous Anonymous said…

    Interesting that they chose to use the words "scam" and "scammed". Hardly sounds official...or British.

     
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