Re: OT. Amusing Variant on Nigeria Scam Spam

Roedy Green wrote:
[ snip impressive letter ] I know this guy indirectly. This is intended as a satire.

WOW! A scam with proper English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation!

Every once in a while when I get that spam, I reply to it along these veins:

Dear [whomever],

I am sure you will be happy to know that I got your letter. However, I do doubt the truth of much of it due to inconsistent application of basic English laws of grammar, especially in the realms of capitalization and punctuation.

I would like to take this time to inform that you are committing an illegal act, in violation of section 419 of the Nigerian Code. As such, I am forwarding a copy of your letter to the relevant authorities.

While I do understand that you are trying to eke out a living, it would be better if you did not try to do so by swindling hard-earned money from people who have actually added value to the economy.

Good Day.

--
Beware of bugs in the above code; I have only proved it correct, not tried it. -- Donald E. Knuth
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