Scam Emails: The Benin Republic/Ghana Scam

Lately, like a number of other posters, I have been deluged with scam solicitations from, purportedly, the Benin Republic or Ghana stating that I have won a fortune, or that a trunk is waiting to be delivered to me, or that I am the recipient of an ATM card

worth millions. All I need do is supply name, address, phone number, email address, profession, etc. Of course, I know this is a scam/phishing, but have become so frustrated with their audacity that I have composed a threatening and cryptic "reply." I do

not, however, open any attachments. This approach seems to have no effect, and these lowlifes, losers and criminals continue their emails, sometimes 7-8 a day at a clip. These morons also have a terrible command of the English language, which is amusing,

because some of them pose as solicitors, barrister, and priests. They are fearless and are not intimidated, probably because they are half-way around the globe and believe themselves to be impervious.

Interestingly, as soon as I turn on my computer in the morning, I receive at least one of these emails within a matter of minutes, leading me to believe there is a cookie deposited on my computer that tips them off, but I don't know which cookie, and I am

not even sure about that.

I have pretty good anti-virus software and malware: Norton 360, Webroot Secure Anywhere, and East-Tec Eraser. This, unfortunately, is not enough to run the interference I need for this type of scam/phishing.

There must be a way to pre-empt these emails, but I am at a loss to know how. I'm surprised the authorities are not on this more than they are.

Any suggestions?

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