Why do people continue to fall for scams , Are they really that gullible ,?
2007-01-08 00:55:41 · 15 answers · asked by Black Orchid 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Ah! yes very good question, gullibility may be a factor, but the main reason is greed. A human failing I'm afraid, something for nothing, or very little! is generally the bait.
However, its the genuine person that is normally conned, Why? because they assume everyone is honest like themselves. another human trait. Very seldom is a crook conned!! if ever. Lesson "Buyer Beware"
2007-01-08 01:19:56 · answer #1 · answered by bill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it is that people are gullible, but I think everyone works so hard all the time that they are just looking for something that might make them not have to work as hard.
2007-01-08 00:59:03 · answer #2 · answered by Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol because some people are stupid. You know that ginger kid on YouTube who made the video “gingers do have souls“. His a huge scam. His trolling the trolls himself by making them think his being serious LOL. Some people are just too easy to fool
2016-03-29 15:51:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some of the Spear Phishing scams are VERY legitimate looking. and it's not greed when you get a letter telling you to contact paypal through a link.
2007-01-08 01:02:26 · answer #4 · answered by a1tommyL 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupidity, naivity - maybe they really want to believe that ALL people are ALL good??? If its a money scam - because they think you get things in this life for free - and you don't!
2007-01-08 01:35:05 · answer #5 · answered by Boo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There just vulnerable or gullible, they see something that sounds like its going to make everything right in their life for them and foolishly believe it, its sad and wish they would learn.
2007-01-08 03:53:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greed.
2007-01-08 00:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
people are naive and generally trusting of others and there are some out there who take advantage of this., i've been watching the 'real hustle' lately that's a real eye opener!
2007-01-08 01:15:14 · answer #8 · answered by murphy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Greed mostly. Hoping to get something for nothing.
2007-01-08 01:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by Charles D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
...gullible, sad, hoping for a better life with blind faith....some, all or more of the above...xxx
2007-01-08 00:58:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋