Someone used my address with the name Daniel Hofer. So about 10% of the
spam I get is instantly filterable with that name and variants.
Well, a new variant of 419 has hit my mailbox. Someone named Allan Hofer
died in Nigeria. And he left a big estate. The "barrister" wants to take
70%, reserve 5% for expenses, and give me 25%. I am SORELY tempted to
reply something like, "Oh My God, Cousin Allan is dead? He was such a
friend to me when we were little. <and on and on>"
Gawd but it's tailor made for a reverse sting!
{O,o} I must be crazed tonight.
Someone has done this already. Check out: http://thespamletters.com
Some writer has replied to a lot of spam with the craziest things and a few have replied. See the ongoing discussions he has had with some of the Nigerians.
-Roger
