The unfortunate few may have noticed that the Nigerian Email Scam has mutated into something much more melodramatic (and it has moved to Dubai). I am so tempted to reply to the one which I have just received:

Dear Sir,

As you read this, I don’t want you to feel sorry for me, because, I believe everyone will die someday. My name is JOSHUA KADIRI a merchant in Dubai, in the U.A.E.I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of medical treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts. I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never really cared for anyone(not even myself)but my business.

[…snip…]

I want God to be merciful to me and accept my soul so, I have decided to give alms to charity organizations, as I want this to be one of the last good deeds I do on earth.

[…snip…]

The last of my money which no one knows of is the huge cash deposit of eighteen million united states dollars $18,000,000,00 that I have with a finance/Security Company abroad. I will want you to help me collect this deposit and dispatched it to charity organizations.

I have set aside 20% for you and for your time.

God be with you.

I particularly like the disease which has “defiled” all medical treatment, and the giving of “alms” as well. This guy should be fun for the scam baiters.