HOW TO BE A BOGUS BRIT

HOW TO BE A BOGUS BRIT

LAS VEGAS (Wireless Flash) -- Thousands of Americans are pulling off a royal scam by sneaking into England and posing as bogus Brits. It's estimated as many as 15,000 Americans are currently pretending they're British in order to work or attend school in Europe. According to Trent Sands, author of the new book, "Reborn Overseas" (Loompanics), it's possible for even Gomer Pyle to fool an English citizen -- but it's not easy. He says bogus Brits must use a generic "Queen's English" accent that doesn't sound too regional -- otherwise locals will start quizzing you about where you grew up. Sands says a classy clipped pattern of speech like former James Bond Roger Moore will fool more Brits than a poorly done Cockney accent like Austin Powers. Americans masquerading as Brits must also never order cold beer or refer to the "loo" as the toilet.