[thechat] (great spam) FW: Urgent Assistance

[Seth Bienek]

> hunh. Well, first time I've seen it. Or maybe the first time I actually
> read it....

Some variations will actually try to lure business people to Nigeria, where they are then held for ransom, and then either released or killed once the money is delivered.

The US Secret Service actually has assigned several 'temporary' agents to the American Embassy in Laos to address the growing problem:

'Agents have established liaison with Nigerian officials, briefed other embassies on the widespread problem, and have assisted in the extrication of U.S. citizens in distress.'
(from http://www.treas.gov/usss/index.htm?alert419.htm&1)

Scary shit..

Seth

"Men stumble over the truth from time to time, but most pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing happened."  -Winston Churchill
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