Here's what I don't understand about email spam

[Bucky]

Why would "Scarlet Johansen" want to try and sell me a Motorola SLVR Phone? I mean, doesn't she have a more lucrative job?

And while we're on the subject... I DON'T NEED ANY HERBAL FRIGGIN' VIAGRA! Sheesh, guys, let it go already.

[billyskank]

1. And what I further don't understand

is why do they fake the to: address as well as the from: address?

[wain]

2. And the broken english spam from 'round the world

Now who is going to have any interest in reading, let alone responding to, email that barely resembles English. It's not even an attention getter.

Got to go. Have to send a money order for this amazing deal I'm working on!

[billyskank]

3. Welcome to DU

[wain]

5. thanks!

I appreciate the welcome.

Tnere's good company here.

[RebelOne]

4. Let me guess. You are sending a money order to Nigeria.

[wain]

6. How did you find out??!

That was supposed to be a confidential communication. Out of all the billions of people in the world I was the one selected to help. Do you work for the NSA and have been reading my overseas communications??!

[blondeatlast]

7. YOU were? It was me, buddy--I just sent my money ord... (slaps head)

You don't think? Nah, couldn't be.

Still--you don't suppose it was a (shhh--just between you and me) scam???

Welcome to DU.

[wain]

8. Thanks for the welcome

I'm enjoying meeting new friends.

Getting to feel at home in a warm and friendly place.

[DS1]

9. That's why I post from prison

It balances things out