Those readers interested in taking down scam 419 banks might like to proceed directly to Artists Against 419 (http://www.aa419.org/), which yesterday launched a 48-hour, chicken-themed Flashmob (http://www.aa419.org/flashmobs/current-mob.php) against the Lads from Lagos' online presence.

Chicken-themed? Well, the whole thing is to celeberate the Chinese New Year. As the blurb puts it: "The Artists would like to invite you to the Chinese New Year Flashmob on the 9th of February. We will be attacking resilient Chinese hosters as well as a crop of the normal run of the mill fake banks and lotteries."

Simple as that. Slip into your chicken costume and get on the offensive here (http://www.aa419.org/flashmobs/current-mob.php). ®

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