...Got this hilarious junk in my mailbox today. I guess Nigerian spam slowly turns into Russian.
Note that, unlike before, this e-mail has no spelling mistakes (perhaps minor styling errors). Spamers get progressively sophisticated, just like other criminals, and this tendency might mean that we will have to come up with new spam prevention tools soon.

Dear Friend, I am Lagutin Yuriy and I represent Mr. Mikhail Khordokovsky the former C.E.O of Yukos Oil Company in Russia. I have a very sensitive and confidential brief from this top (Oligarch) to ask for your partnership in re-profiling funds over US$450 million. I will give the details, but in summary, the funds are coming via Bank Menatep. This is a legitimate transaction. You will be paid 4% for your "Management Fees". Write back by email and provide me with your confidential telephone number, fax number and email address and I will provide further details and instructions. Please keep this confidential; we can't afford more political problems. Finally, please note that this must be concluded within two weeks. Please write back promptly. Write me back. I look forward to it. Regards, Lagutin Yuriy.

For more: Yukos spam or other 419 spam (aka Nigerian).

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