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Nigerian 419'er Convinced to Carve Replica Commodore 64

I'm not so sure I actually believe this story, given the source, but it's fun to think that it might indeed be true.

Via Boing Boing.

The 419Eater website chronicles the incredible story of a guy who baits "Nigerian Letter" scammers by telling them he has no time to help them free their dead relatives' seized assets because he is so busy sending out $150,000 scholarships for talented carvings to display in his galleries.

He actually convinces a 419 scammer to produce a detailed replica of a Commodore 64 computer with the lure of a big cash payout -- then blows him off with a twist ending worthy of The Big Con.

More here.

posted by Fergie @ 6/28/2006 04:06:00 PM