A new low for Spammers

[Burt Munro]

I got the following in my Spam box yesterday.   This could be the worst attempt I've seen to seek out a victim......    I can't imagine anyone buying into this but I bet there will be some!

I am Capt. Brian Morgan, a US Marine, serving in the 3rd Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment Anbar province, Iraq. I am presently in Iraq.I am seeking your ssistance to evacuate the sum of (Ten million Five Hundred USD) to the States or anysafe country, as far as I can be assured that it will be safe in your care until I complete my service here.This is no stolen money and there are no dangers involved. Contact me via my private box:captbrain-morgan-usmc101@live.com so that I canfurnish you with more details.
Capt. Brian Morgan
United States Marine

[Ridgeway]

Captain Morgan Eh?

At least they've got a sense of humor!

[Gixxerblade]

I don't think 3/25 is in Iraq at this time.
THat is pretty low. 3/25 is a reserve unit.
http://www.mfr.usmc.mil/4thmardiv/25thmar/3dBn/default.html
They lost 46 Marines last time they were in Iraq. :(

[Palanon]

If they ever catch him, they should just save time and money and hand the scum bag over to the Marines.

[dylanfan53]

So, did you get the details yet?

[Ducmarc]

maybe the judge can send him to iraq have him drive a fuel tanker back and forth till his number comes up

[Ridgeway]

Odds are it's someone in Nigeria or someplace equally beyond the reach of the US legal system.  Scams like this seem to be that country's #1 export.