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    Classic spammer case

    This is another version of the famous Nigerian scam. Some of them are quite funny.
    Dear Sir/Madam, 
    
    My name is Dr. Frank Jim, a senior staff and auditor 
    head of computing department here in our bank.I have only written to 
    seek your indulgence and assistance. I wish to make a transfer 
    involving a huge amount of 
    £15,000,000.00.(fifteen million pounds 
    sterling). 
    
    I am proposing to make this transfer to a designated bank 
    account of your choice. Thus, for your indulgence and support, I 
    propose an offer of 25% of the total amount to be yours after the 
    transfer has been successfully concluded. 
    Kindly reply me stating your 
    interest, and I shall furnish you with the details and necessary 
    proceedure with which to make the transfer. I am anxiously awaiting 
    your response through my alternative email address 
    {frankprivate10@yahoo.com }and when replying this mail kindly include 
    your Telephone and Fax number for better communication.
    Thanks and 
    Godbless. 
    
    Dr. Frank Jim.
    

    Full headers of Nigerian spammers

    You can conclude from the headers where the spammers really are.

    Peter Cummings

    From Peter Cummings Thu Jun 8 19:05:54 2006
    X-Apparently-To:	 xxxxxxxxx via 206.190.39.188; Thu, 08 Jun 2006 19:07:08 -0700
    X-Originating-IP:	 [212.216.176.141]
    Return-Path:	 <petercummings13@virgilio.it>
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    Message-ID:	 <10bb689d796.petercummings13@virgilio.it>
    Date:	 Fri, 9 Jun 2006 03:05:54 +0100 (GMT+01:00)
    From:	"Peter Cummings" <petercummings13@virgilio.it>
    Reply-to:	 peter_cummings37@yahoo.com.hk
    Subject:	 Enquiry !!!!
    

    Dr Kenneth

    X-Apparently-To:	 xxxxxxxxxxx via 206.190.38.49; Sat, 03 Jun 2006 09:17:02 -0700
    X-Originating-IP:	 [72.14.214.195]
    Return-Path:	 <drken2a@gmail.com>
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    Message-ID:	 <c162fba60606030909y126224a8x3a50385b592fb588@mail.gmail.com>
    Date:	 Sat, 3 Jun 2006 09:09:41 -0700
    From:	"Dr Kenneth" <drken2a@gmail.com>> 
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    To:	drken2a@gmail.com
    Subject:	 DIRECTOR FINANCE