Ethan Zuckerman, like all of us, receives "419 scam" or "Nigerian scam" letters from time to time. You know, the "we need to get 22 million dollars out of the National Bank, but need your help. We will offer you a percentage for your good will….." offers.
(And here I will just say that I believe 419 scam letters to be a woefully underappreciated species of rhetoric. English grad students and Ph.D. candidates should take note.)
Unlike most of us, though, Ethan was able to give the scammer good news! I so do like when a tale of sadness turns out ok in the end.
Via Ethan Zuckerman’s …My heart’s in Accra blog
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I love a happy ending!!