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Harry Potter-themed Nigerian scam
Today I got a Nigerian scam (or "419") e-mail with an unusual theme:
Dear Valued customer,
This e-mail is coming to you on behalf of the author of the famous Harry Potter books (J.K. Rowling) that has sold millions of copies world-wide and still selling even as we speak. As we all know, the famous Harry Potter has come to an end with the release of the last book titled: HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS
J.K Rowling, the famous and award winning author would want to appreciate all her esteeming customers for their support and purchase of the series of Harry Potter books. You were chosen by random selection on behalf of J.K Rowling alongside 18 others to fly abroad with her to South African in an all expense paid trip to Africa for 3weeks. Along with her are the various actors and actresses of the Harry potter film including Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Ron Weasley, and Emma Watson. Please in acceptance of this offer, we would want you to supply us with your important information to signify that you have accepted this invitation.
Ahh, scammers. At least they're reading.
Reading the news, maybe. I seriously doubt they're reading the books. I love how they inserted "Ron Weasley" as one of the actors (that is the character Rupert Grint plays, of course). Someone should send this to Rowling, I bet she'd get a kick out of it.
"to South African in an all expense paid trip to Africa for 3weeks" Hmmmm. not sure exactly what this has to do with Nigeria..
That kind of email scam is called a "Nigerian scam" because the majority of them are both about Nigeria and perpetrated by Nigerians. Did you click the link on the words "Nigerian scam"? That explains it.
I put this post into my weekly wrap up today, just so you know. ;)
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