Just received the following email and thought I would share. I broke up the URL provided so that it doesn't get accidentally clicked because it's probably something nefarious.
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Greetings
I am sorry to encroach into your privacy in this manner, I
found you Listed in the Trade Center Chambers of Commerce
directory here in Iraq,
I find it pleasurable to offer you my partnership in
business. I only pray at this time that your address is
still valid. I want to solicit your attention to receive
money on my behalf.
I am Capt. John Anthony, an officer in the US Army, and also
a West Point Graduate presently serving in the Military with
the 82nd Airborne Division Peace keeping force in Baghdad,
Iraq.
I am on the move to Afghanistan from Iraq as the last batch
just left, and I really need your help in assisting me with
the safe keeping of two military trunk boxes which has just
arrived the USA from the Iraq.
I hope you can be trusted? Kindly view this news blog below
for some info,
http: // news.bbc.co.uk / 2 / hi / 7444083.stm
if you can be trusted will explain further when i get a
response from you.
Waiting for your early reply
Best regards.
Capt John Anthony
US AMY.
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It amazes me as to why they don't pen a more personal introductory letter, for most are able to read through their ruses upon reading similar copies (above). At the very least, a well-crafted letter would increase their click-through rate.
Hell, if I were a scammer I would link to a Twitter page already set up having a shitload of followers (if paid for, it wouldn't be very much) announcing that ONLY 9 lucky recipients outta ONLY a thousand emailed will be entitled to such-and-such. Of course, in reality, 100K+ emails would be sent and no prizes awarded, while the dude formally living in his van down by the river increases his wealth off the backs of those who work for a living. (damn, that last sentence sounds like some coiners here trying to advance their wares)
Topic: I wonder what's in the trunk! (Read 495 times)
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