Why do we still have to put up with stupid scams like this?

Question

Dear friend,
Greetings in the name of the Lord,As you read this, I don't want you to feel sorry for me,because, I know everyone will die someday.
My name is Mr R.R.Sall a gold/diamond dealer from Dubai, in the U.A.E.I have been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer. It has defiled all forms of treatment, and right now I have only about a few months to live, according to medical experts.I was born a muslim but thank GOD i am now a born again christian,before now I have not particularly lived my life so well, as I never cared for anyone but my
business.Though I was very rich, I was never Generous, I was hostile to people and only focused on my business as that was the only thing I cared for.But now I regret all
this, as being a christian has made me realise that there is more to life than just wanting to have or make all the money in the
world. I have willed out most of my property and assets to my immediate and extended family members as well as a few close friends.
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Answer 1

It's really sad, but the only answer is because people are gullible and STUPID.
If there weren't MORONS falling for these scams they would soon go away.

Caution!!! some of these scams are just to get you to pass them around to friends so you can warn them. Then it infects there computer with some malware the sender can use to gain control of your computer and others with. This is one way of spreading Malware.

Answer 2

The reason being is because most people are dopes. they fall for anything that is put in front of them. Saddest thing is it happens everyday. I wish they would wisen up and take classes that will tell them what is a scam and what isnt. but those classes are not out there so nothing we can do about it is shake our heads and then walk away. They have to learn their lesson the hard way. people are like children flash a new toy in front of them and they become suckers. They need to make a book called spotting scams for dummies. But that is my opinion.

Answer 3

Because the authorities in the countries that those scams originate from continue to condone them. Those countries have mostly corrupt gov'ts and I am sure some of those scammed US dollars and scammed UK Pounds make their way into those officials pockets!

Answer 4

How do people still fall for those? I get the emails to the general mailing list at work and I get these all the time.

Answer 5

Yup. Another 419.

Answer 6

Because people are still falling for them every day. You'd be surprised.

Answer 7

Just delete it is all we can do.

Answer 8

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