A more individually tailored version of the famous 411 scam arrived in my inbox this morning. I thought I’d share:

From: customerservice@citibank-group.com
Date: Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 12:18 AM
Subject: SUB: CUSTOMER INFORMATION

* Attention

The Genealogical database of our deceased customer Mr. Bill Bumgardner has revealed you as his family relative. Kindly confirm this to enable us facilitate our bank’s auditing process thus changing his account name to yours as the beneficiary. His account balance worth 3.2 million GBP has to be audited and account name changed to its beneficiary name in accordance to the inheritance laws of the United Kingdom

Your immediate response will be appreciated.

Regards,

__________________________________________________

Mr. Graham De Wet | Customer Service Department
Citi Private Banking Group| P.O Box 38889, London, UK
(Phone) +44-2070609334 Extension 1 | (Fax) +44 (0) 70929835899 | (E-mail) customerservice@citibank-group.com

Disclaimer:

This e-mail and any files transmitted with it may contain information that is proprietary and confidential to Citi Bank and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom it is addressed. Any disclosure, use, copying or distribution of information contained in this e-mail by any one other than the named addressee is prohibited. Any views or opinions presented in this e-mail are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Bank.

Wow! Long lost deceased relative! Huge sums of money! Large commercial banking concern! If only it were true. I could buy that pony I’ve always wanted…

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