Spam Email Fun

I just got this email with this subject "Another Notice!" from a John McGowan Jr (jon@telefonica.net). The email's to line said it was to johnmrcgowanj@rediffmail.com.

Anyway the email is obviously a spamster scam. However, I haven't responded to one of these in some time. Sometimes it can be a little fun.

His email says,

"Get Back To Me For More Details.

We wish to notify you again that you were listed as an heir to the total sum of Ten Million Six Hundred Thousand British pounds in the codicil and last testament of the deceased. Name now withheld since this is our second letter to you. We contacted you because you bear the surname identity and therefore can present you as the heir to the inheritance.

We therefore reckoned that you could receive these funds as you are qualified by your name identity. All the legal papers will be processed in your acceptance. In your acceptance of this deal, we request that you kindly forward to us your letter of acceptance; your current telephone and fax numbers and a forwarding address to enable us file necessary documents at our high court probate division for the release of this sum of money.

Please contact me via my private email so that we can get this done immediately.

Kind regards,
John McGowan Jr."



So I respond...

Mr McGowan,

Thank you for writing to me. What a mystery this is! I don't know of any relative that could have possibly had this muh money. However, I am happy to assist you.

I should let you know, I have been convicted of several federal crimes and am awaiting sentencing. I am actually innocent, however, I probably will have to go away to prison for a few days. Is there anyway I could possibly have these funds sent to my attorneys here in New York?


I will wait for his reply..... For the record, I have never been charged or convicted with any crime. Well maybe a speeding ticket...