Let's talk about spam. Something we all get on a regular basis or rather on a daily basis. More often than not spammers want to sell you something but sometimes spammers want to scam you.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/scam
It's something that wastes our valuable time and annoys us at best. However, what if someone gives these scammers/spammers a dose of their own medicine.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/es/diccionario/ingles/give-sb-a-dose-taste-of-their-own-medicine?q=give+sb+a+dose%2Ftaste+of+their+own+medicine
Namely, I have found a TED speaker who does precisely this. Enjoy!:-
https://www.ted.com/talks/james_veitch_this_is_what_happens_when_you_reply_to_spam_email#t-567797
Now you've watched the video, try to answer the quiz:-
1. What kind of spam email, or junk mail did James receive?
a.) A misleading message from someone you know whose email account has been hacked.
b.) A counterfeit message that looks reliable that attempts to trick you into supplying your personal information.
c.) An unsolicited commercial email message sent in bulk.
2. Does James believe he will receive gold?
a.) Yes
b.) No
3. How much gold does James want Solomon to ship to him?
a.) 25 kilograms
b.) 50 kgs
c.) a metric ton
4. What will Soloman spend his commission on?
a.) hummus
b.) real estate
5. For how long did James email back and forth with Solomon?
a.) a few days
b.) a few weeks
6.) What is James doing?
a.) He's having fun, playing the scammers at their own game
b.) He's having fun and saving people money
You can check your answers on the video quiz page.
Feel free to leave your comments about your experience with spam / junk mail / scammers below!
