News-Savvy Spammers

January 30th, 2011

Here’s an interesting one that arrived this morning:

I am a consultant to the Egyptian President. I am contacting you for a possible business deal based on the present political crisis in Egypt. The conglomerate of

Mohamed Hosni Mubarak is ready to partner with you to help secure the resources of the president since the office of the presidency has been dissolved.

You can read more about it on this website:

[links redacted for your safety]

As soon as we receive your positive response we will proceed with the arrangement and provide you our terms and conditions. The deal involves huge cash movement and liquidation of foreign and local investment.

Your immediate response will be appreciated.

Mr. Mohammed Hammad

I wonder how much more of a response this will get vs. the typical Nigerian 419 scam.

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