Nigeria has your money, and for just a small fee...

A friend just sent me some phishing spam for my amusement. Occasionally it's so bad, or so obvious, that it's almost comical. He reminded me of one I'd recieved that was so ludicrous that I'd meant to post it.

I mean, it's pretty straight forward. Doesn't butter you up with a sob story or any other kind of window dressing. You have to admire the, um, I don't know what, actually. Wishful thinking?

From: CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA
Subject: GOVERNOR,CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)
Attention: beneficiary

The Central Bank of Nigeria has discovered that they currently owe you $2,000,000,000.

Please send the following information:
1. Full name
2. Phone and fax number
3. Address were you want them to send the ATM card to (p.o box not acceptable)
4. Your age and current occupation
5. Attach copy of your identification

PROFESSOR CHARLES C. SOLUDO
GOVERNOR, CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA (CBN)

I feel sorry for Nigerians. The vast majority are doubtless honest, normal, people. But none of the normal ones ever send me email, it's only from these guys. I honestly don't know why the scammers don't pick a different third world country to send stuff too, at this point.