Thread: WARNING Of Iraq Scammers Posing As U.S. Soldiers

Interesting,

Just when I thought I had received every type of scam ever created, here is a new twist you need to be aware of. As I am on many forums, as most of us are, it is easy to become a target for these Nigerian like scams involving helping people move money for up to 30% fee if the unsuspecting person assists these scammers.

Simply put, there are many variations which you may have already received via the email, but this one targets those who are on Iraqi forums, so spread the word as hundeds of thousands of people have already been stung by these so called 419 scammers. There was a special on Dateline NBC last week on this very subject, and so I wanted everyone to be aware of latest twist. Posting the email I just received below, so BEWARE.

Hello Friend,

Like I said in my previous mail, My name is Sgt. Jarvis Reeves Jr. I am a military attache with the Engineering unit here in Ba'qubah Iraq for the United States, we have about $14 Million dollars that we want to move out of the country.

My partners and I need a good partner someone we can trust to actualize this venture.The money is from oil proceeds and legal.But we are moving it through diplomatic means to your house directly or a safe and secured location of your choice using diplomatic courier services.

But can we trust you? Once the funds get to you, you take your 30% out and keep our own 70%. Your own part of this deal is to find a safe place where the funds can be sent to. Our own part is sending it to you.

If you are interested I will furnish you with more details.
Awaiting your urgent response.

Your Buddy.
Sgt Jarvis Reeves

God Bless America!!!

Originally Posted by Offshore-Wealth.com

Interesting,

Just when I thought I had received every type of scam ever created, here is a new twist you need to be aware of.... ...Your Buddy. Sgt Jarvis Reeves God Bless America!!!

Bu the said he as your buddy. Surly this can't be a scam....

Calling himself your Buddy should have been a Dead Give Away. Military members do NOT refer to themselves as your Buddy. Friend, yes, Buddy NOT. The word Buddy has a Very Negative connotation, at least it did in my days.

You my buddy Stevie?

Originally Posted by Maddawg

Calling himself your Buddy should have been a Dead Give Away. Military members do NOT refer to themselves as your Buddy. Friend, yes, Buddy NOT. The word Buddy has a Very Negative connotation, at least it did in my days.

In my day, these days, we refer to one another as friend or partner. You are absolutely right Maddawg.

Originally Posted by Maddawg

Calling himself your Buddy should have been a Dead Give Away. Military members do NOT refer to themselves as your Buddy. Friend, yes, Buddy NOT. The word Buddy has a Very Negative connotation, at least it did in my days.

Maybe he is really a navy guy....

They don't have Sergeants in the Navy, but they do in the Marines.

Originally Posted by lndmn_01

Maybe he is really a navy guy....

OMG! You're making me laugh out loud at work!

Originally Posted by notazbad2000

They don't have Sergeants in the Navy, but they do in the Marines.

I was thinking something like equivalent rank... Never met a Marine with a "buddy"... Maybe some national guard guys...

Originally Posted by lndmn_01

I was thinking something like equivalent rank... Never met a Marine with a "buddy"... Maybe some national guard guys...

Might have to take that one back if you count female Marines....