Microsoft tries its hand at a Nigerian-style scam. Hilarity ensues.

23rd July 2010 by Brad McCarty

Just when you thought it was safe to give your trouser inseam to a perfect stranger…

OK, sure it was an advertisement, but funny is funny.

Hat tip to TNW reader Mike. Thanks!

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