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419er Lost in Space

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the someone-will-fall-for-it dept.

rjp writes "The Register has what is probably the best 419 scam attempt ever! 419er's in space, if only! As always, check out 419 eater for more 419 goodness."

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  1. Not news, exactly by jabbadabbadoo · · Score: 0, Redundant

    This scam started in 2003. How is this news?

  2. This scam is a scam! by jetfuel · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Any true scam would not be written in such clear and correct English. This was obviously written by someone from North America, or at least a native English speaker with the ability to imitate North Americans.

  3. ..huh? by nilbog · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Wait...this was a scam?! I want my money back!

    --
    or else!
  4. Is this for real? by Shortly · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Did this really come from a NIgerian scamer? I have a hard time believeing this did. I want the email headers for this one!