[gotrecruit]

by what? that there are people who are stupid like that, or that enterprising individuals or companies would capitalize on their stupidity? i feel like both of those things are well documented in humanity by now...

[zachlatta]

I'm not sure if "stupid" is the right word for this. These companies are capitalizing on fear. Intelligent people can be fearful too.

[werner34]

sure, but specific instances of both are sometimes baffling.