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Re:The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019) by constantcrying on Saturday December 03, 2022 @02:59AM (#33841658)
>because at the end of the day they don't speak English very well and don't have access to anyone who can.

They have access to spell checkers. I somewhat agree that current retirees may be very sensitive to spelling mistakes, but spammers often aren't even putting in the minimum amount of effort to produce an error free E-Mail. I think that both theories aren't satisfying.

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Re:The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019) by IshKebab on Saturday December 03, 2022 @05:01AM (#33842249)
Everyone has access to spell checkers. Does that mean spelling mistakes don't exist nymore?
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Re:The clever reason scammers can’t spell (2019) by Mordisquitos on Saturday December 03, 2022 @05:28AM (#33842383)
Spell chequers are off ten knot enough two insure correct righting off a massage.
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