The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
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The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
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Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#2I'm sure most of the scammers are actually stupid and the fact that their stupidity works for them in this case is just luck.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#3I was wondering that recently. But I don't know -- I feel like they'd catch even the discerning people if they did a better job of it.
Why don't they exactly replicate what a Google or Chase email looks like? I don't see how I wouldn't fall for that.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#4this idea has been kicking around for a long time, and sounds nice, but is there any data to support it? A lot of the most visible misspelling seems designed to avoid spam filter detection.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#5And I always thought it was because misspelling threw (early) spam filters off.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#6The article misses one of the most common misspelling reason: getting thru Bayesian filters. It has more to do with tech and less with psychology.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#7this idea has been kicking around for a long time, and sounds nice, but is there any data to support it? A lot of the most visible misspelling seems designed to avoid spam filter detection.
There is no concrete evidence for it e.g. someone that we can trust who was a scammer who can confirm this was a conscious strategy.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#8I'm sure most of the scammers are actually stupid and the fact that their stupidity works for them in this case is just luck.
Best to assume they are sophisticated though. Some are gangs/organisations. They can get pretty professional.
Re: The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019)
#9I'm sure most of the scammers are actually stupid and the fact that their stupidity works for them in this case is just luck.
No, most of the scammers are run through call centers of sorts--be in Africa or India.