Creative Phishing

Everyone has received one of those “I have a lot of money in Africa” email. I got a similar one, but this is more creative.

Hey Buddy,

This is Sgt Lee Boyd, I am a soldier And photo journalist, serving in the military .I am with the 248th Engineer corp. in the National Guard. I am writing this message from Ar-ramadi in Iraq.

We hit Iraq May 2003 and have moved around a few times building up f.o.b. around the western side of the country as well as missions into Bagdad.With attacks by insurgents everyday and car bombs, We Managed to move funds belonging to Saddam Hussein Family.

The total amount is US$25 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills. We want to move this money out of Iraqi. No strings attached, just help us receive it, Iraq is a war zone although partially ended.

We plan on using diplomatic courier to ship the money out in one large silver box, using diplomatic immunity.

If you are interested contact me via this email lee54byi@yahoo.com, I will send you the full details, when you receive this letter signifying your interest including your most confidential telephone/fax numbers for quick response also your contact details.

Respectfully,
Sgt.Lee Boyd