I don&#x27;t think it&#x27;s greed. I think it&#x27;s hope.  Most of the people I know who fall for these scams are not any dumber or greedier than other people I know.  They do seem to be much more optimistic and positive though.<p>Think if this same person has late stage cancer and believed they were gonna make it despite all odds it would be an inspiring lifetime movie.  But unfortunately I think these are the same people who also believe that a Nigerian prince needs them to transfer some money before they will be handsomely rewarded against all odds.