Spam becoming metaspam

Typical, predictable step in the evolution of a cultural form: a friend received some metaspam. This is classic spam - unsolicited email - about dealing with spam.

Sample text:

Subject: Investigate the NIGERIANS you are dealing with.
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 11:01:19 -0700
From: investigaten

Dear Sir/Madam,
If you are currently planning to do business or already engaged in a
business relationship with Nigerians, we offer services involving:

- surveillance of your Nigerian counterparts
- verifications of the identities of your counterparts in Nigeria
- confirmation of business details
- authentication of business transactions
- etc