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> If an individual responds to the spam, then the spammer knows they have possibly found a very gullible individual that can be easily exploited.

This is absolutely key. The marginal cost of sending the spam is nil, but the marks self-select.

And you don’t need a lot if them to make a good income, especially if you’re in a developing country. In most of subsaharan africa, median income is under $1000. In some countries it’s under $500.



Due to conversion, minimum wage in Brazil is now $217,18




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