Is Siemens The New Nigerian Prince?

Just got this in my email inbox:The Siemens International Programme. Therefore you have been approve for a lump sum payout (750.000.00 GBP), Pounds Sterling in the Siemens International Program. Please fill the form below and send it to our payment ...
May 13, 2009

Just got this in my email inbox:

The Siemens International Programme. Therefore you have been
approve for a lump sum payout (750.000.00 GBP), Pounds
Sterling in the Siemens International Program.

Please fill the form below and send it to our payment
department with the contact given below.

Send you infomation

Email([email protected])

1.Full Name:
2.Full Address:
3.Status:
4.Occupation:
5.Phone Number:
6.Country:

Mrs Rose Wood
(Information Officer)


Interesting to pick Siemens, when their earnings reports have been decidedly mixed, at best. However, the message is so chopped up and jumbled that it could actually be the work of the communications department at any major manufacturer. ;)

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Brad Kenney is the former Technology Editor of IndustryWeek and now serves as director of the mobile/social platforms practice at R/GA, a global marketing/advertising firm in New York City.

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