I'm Rich! I'm Rich!

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Originally Posted by BHalbrooks

I used to work at a Gas Station that did Money Orders. We had a regular customer that was mentally challenged. One day he came in and wanted to wire $5,000. He also didn't understand why I (Being the Assistant Manager) had a coworker go across the street and get his Sister to talk him out of it. He had a copy of the email, saying he was gonna be rich and buy everyone he loves a house. Sad really.

Therein lies the issue, it costs nothing for the scammer to send 1,000,001 emails... and most likely 1,000,000 people wont respond or report the email. Its the one that does that makes it worth their time to keep the scam going.... It is sad...