[Max Taxable]

MUCH more creative one, received the other day:

"Just send us your full name and address and we'll send you $50,000!"

But really, this shows at least some creativity. I wonder how many people bite?

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)
Headquarters: No.5 Fomella Street,
Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent,
Wuse II,
Abuja,
Nigeria.

Website: EFCC Website - Main Page
Wikipedia: Economic and Financial Crimes Commission - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


ATTN: Scam Victim

We received a report from the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) that you have been scammed by Nigerian fraudsters. Just in case you don't know the (IC3), the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) to serve as a means to receive Internet related criminal complaints and to further research, develop, and refer the criminal complaints to federal, state, local, or international law enforcement and regulatory agencies for any investigation they deem to be appropriate. Their website is http://www.ic3.gov

In response to the report, we have concluded our investigation and we have agreed to reimburse you with the sum of fifty thousand United state dollars only (US$50,000) via bank to bank wire transfer at 365-Trade Bank Nigeria Plc, we have made necessary and sufficient arrangements for you to be compensated and we have also paid the required fees.

Send the details below to 365-Trade Bank Nigeria Plc via their email address stated below and they shall endeavor to transfer your fund within 24 hours of your response.

Name:...
Address:...


365-Trade Bank Nigeria Plc emaill address: -redacted-


Signed by:
Mr. Ibrahim Lamorde, the new Chairman/Chief Executive of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)

Yes, send your name and address, and they will contact you again with more details and things you have to do to get the money - like putting up a deposit, giving up your bank information, etc.

As far as phishing attempts go, this one was at least somewhat humorous.