Most people online know about the Nigerian scam, also known as the 4-1-9 scam. It is the whole scheme about somebody in Nigeria needing to transfer funds and they would like to use your bank account to make the transfer. And, of course, they will give you a big sum of money for your troubles. The emails are full of social engineering designed to fool unsuspecting people into thinking they have been specially chosen and that they get to play some sort of James Bond game and get rich in the process.

Well, this morning, I get a "new and improved" version of their scam email. This one is branded as if it is coming directly from the United Nations. More specifically, from former Secretary General Kofi Annan.

We found your name in our list and that is why we are contacting you, this have been agreed upon and has been signed.

You are advised to contact Mr. Jim Ovia of ZENITH BANK NIGERIA PLC, as he is our representative in Nigeria, contact him immediately for your Cheque/ International Bank Draft of USD$500,000,00 This funds is in a Bank Draft for security purpose. So he will send it to you and you can clear it in any bank of your choice.

Therefore, you should send him your full Name and telephone number/your correct mailing address where you want him to send the Draft to you.

At the end, it is signed "Mr. Kofi Anan" and "Making the world a better place".

They can’t even manage to spell his name right. Retards.

Apparently, others have enjoyed the privilege of being emailed by Kofi:

• Spammed by Kofi Annan?
• "Koffi Anan" Email Scam

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