I know it clearly works, and old people do definitely fall for it, but I'll never understand how. What part of the script makes it sound reasonable that the IRS would want amazon gift cards instead of, you know, a cash transfer or something?

[–] hstde@feddit.de 32 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Gullible, scared, lack of critical thinking, blindly following authorities, there are many reasons. It's not only old people, thought.

[–] Hardeehar@lemm.ee 21 points 2 years ago

Don't forget pathological problems like forgetfulness, dementia, and Alzheimer's. Scammers have no qualms with stealing from people with disabilities.

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