Some day I think historians may find email scam letters to be fascinating cultural-historical documents. As I was scanning through my email this evening, deleting spam, I came across this …
sir/ma’am
My name is, Major. Jeffrey Burton and i represent a faction of American soldiers,serving in the military of the 1st Armored Division in Iraq, we came across your e-mail address(s) in the process of research and enquiry into an immense millitary global data base. I believe you are familiar with the war situation in Iraq ? Besides the killings, a lot of activities do occur; antique sales, stocked foreign cash discovered and lots more. We are lucratively involved in these activities. Consequently, we require a worthy,upright and business minded individual for safe keeping outside the Iraqi state. You might have an insight through [link]; and details will be sent upon signal of interest. Our contact email ; johnseco@virgilio.it
thanks for your co-operation
AP110.
signed,
Major. J.burton
Of course, why a US army officer would write in the same stilted English as the other Nigerians and sundry African executors who also want me to handle their money is not entirely clear.
