A Different kind of spam mail

[Lakshmipathi]

I used to get spam but this mail is very different
In fact i like it
I replied him

Yes.i'm interested in your offer.banana:

I'll update the events as it happens

 How are you doing ?

My name is Major James Salinas, I am an American soldier in peace keeping force in Iraq, I am serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, as you know insurgents everyday and car bombs are attacking us.

We managed to move funds belonging to Saddam Hussein's family. The total amount is US$ 23 Million dollars in cash. We want to move this money to you, so that you may keep our share for us till when we will come over to meet you.We will take 60%, my partner and I.You take 40%. No strings attached, just help us move it out of Iraq, Iraq is a war zone. We plan on using diplomatic courier and shipping the money out in three large silver boxes, using diplomatic immunity.

If you are interested I will send you the full details, my job is to find a good partner that we can trust and that will assist us. Can I trust you? When you receive this letter, kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for 
quick communication also your contact details. This business is risk free. The boxes can be shipped out in 48hrs.

Respectfully,
Major James Salinas.

[geniuz]

hahaha, I can't believe ppl can be so stupid to believe this is actually true...
not implying you are though...i'm interested to know whether they will reply back to you

[leisa]

Wow!

This one's a very popular Nigerian 419 scam e-mail.

First time you've received something like this?

Ultimately, these 'Saddam fortune' e-mails all originate in Nigeria. Sometimes they're 'from' British or Iraqi soldiers. Occasionally they're ostensibly from Saddam's ex bodyguards. But the general theme is the same. And they're all advance fee scams.

If you want to know exactly what to expect if you reply (as you apparently have), let me know. I've 'played' with these scammers quite a bit.

-Leisa

[Lakshmipathi]

If you want to know exactly what to expect if you reply (as you apparently have), let me know. I've 'played' with these scammers quite a bit.

thanks leisa...I'm trying it myself ..to see how far this guy can go..


Little update- I got mail from him asking 'can i trust you'? i replied yes...now he send this....

Thanks for your mail, please we want to know how old you are before we decide to ship the boxes to you.
>Your house address is also needed for the shipment.
>
>Waiting for your reply.
>Major Salinas
>________________________________________________________________

I replied positively

[leisa]

thanks leisa...I'm trying it myself ..to see how far this guy can go..

You'd be surprised how far you can go. See the games in 419 BAITER for some idea of what you can get away with.

Just MAKE SURE that you don't give the scammers any real personal information about yourself.

-Leisa

[elija]

That's kind of like Welcome to the 419 Eater

[cousinlucky]

If someone created a " reality TV show " showing the torture, mutilation, and execution of spammers; I would go back to watching television!!

[Lakshmipathi]

He asked my phone number.
I gave my personal mobile and got this mail :

Hello Lakshmi,
 
Thanks for your cooperation, your number has been sent to the delivery company immediately.Stay at your house to recieve boxes.
 
Major Salinas

I heard people ask sensitive informations like Passport copy or Credit cards etc....I don't whether he will mail again or not

[Lakshmipathi]

Just MAKE SURE that you don't give the scammers any real personal information about yourself.
-Leisa

I gave him my mobile number & temporary address ... I think it's not sensitive info. like passsport or other cards....
Am i right ? (Because i'm getting slightly -very very slightly scared )

[bigtomrodney]

Well if he has your name address and mobile number that's a long way towards identity theft

Sorry I hate to give bad news but I'd rather say it than look the other way.