The Iraqi/Nigerian Scam Targeting A Gullible Texan

I've gotten the Nigerian email scam many many times. There have been a few variants over the years, but, til today, they have always been African.

I've figured these scams must work, otherwise they would have long ago disappeared from the Internet.

Reading the Wikipedia article about the Nigerian Scam, apparently it is quite a little industry in Nigeria and has been for quite some time.

And now Iraq is getting in on the act. Or maybe it is Nigerians posing as an American major in Iraq who somehow came into possession of $45 million of Saddam's money.

Below is the scam email. One would have thought the scammer would have properly spelled "good luck." And properly signed the major's name....

Dear Sir,

I am Major.scott J.wright, an American soldier in peace keeping force in Iraq, I am serving in the military of the 1st Armoured 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 in the tune of USD$ 45 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.

You are to take 40% of the total 45 Million Dollars and keep 60% for me and my partners. Please No strings attached, we plan on using diplomatic courier and shipping the money out of Iraq in three large silver boxes using diplomatic immunity.

The boxes can be shipped out in 48hrs,so If you are interested kindly send me an e-mail signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone numbers for quick communication, then we can send to you the shipment details and the fright number and labels.

goodluck,

major.scott J.wright.