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occasionally i see spam that is so far outside of the realm of the believable that i actually notice it.

last night i got a piece of spam that was somehow not forwarded to my gmail spam folder. the subject line said: Now contact ATM Payment Department. that's sketchy enough, of course...it doesn't say whose ATM Payment Department. furthermore, if banks are advertising checking or debit card services, they usually do it in the form of an advertisement, and not in the form of a personal letter.

but, that wasn't enough. just that feature is run of the mill spam.

the salutation on the letter? Attn:My DEAR.

what?! i don't think even the dumbest person would fall for a "bank" calling them "my dear." i could be wrong...people's stupidity always exceeds my wildest expectations. but, i want to think the best of even stupid people right now, and hope that no one would fall for a 419 scam letter so obviously fake.

that scammer isn't even trying! i've got half a mind to bait this guy and see what future amusement and stupidity he can provide.