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    7 hours ago

    I’ve heard that too. But, super-realistic scams exist, so if that’s right it’s just splitting the difference between the two that’s a bad strategy.

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      6 hours ago

      It’s mass phishing versus spear phishing. I believe anyone would fall for a highly specific spear phishing campaign from dedicated individuals, but I don’t believe most people are important enough to be victims of it nor do most people need to really do it.

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        Right and the motives are likely going to be different too. Mass phishers are just out to make a quick buck, but targeted phishing could be for money, intelligence, disruption, making a statement, or even just clout.