I thought everyone just assumed that the "Nigerian Prince" thing was a front and it was likely some Eastern European or American behind it all.
I thought the "Nigerian" bit was just to add to the allure or something.
I thought the "Nigerian" bit was just to add to the allure or something.
But then it occured to me: maybe errors help filter out attentive respondents, who have a low chance of completing the whole scam funnel. Those people who don't notice the errors, or don't consider them a red flag, are better leads.
In the context of a cliche'd Nigerian origin, sure, mentioning Nigeria puts anyone familiar with the 419 scam formula on guard. But anyone who does reply is likely a fresh, naive prospect. Ka-ching!
Who communicates in all caps? The elderly and the mentally ill. Target market.