Ottenheimer used the tools of linguistic anthropology to reveal that Internet scammers were using
A)an emerging variety of English called "Globish."
B)a "Mock African" language variety.
C)prescriptive grammar to adhere to standard English.
D)revitalized indigenous languages to communicate with one another.

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Ottenheimer revealed that Internet scammers often used a "Mock African" language variety, which is a constructed form of language that imitates or exaggerates features associated with African languages or English as spoken by Africans, to create a specific identity or impression online. This strategy was not about using a global form of English (Globish), adhering strictly to prescriptive grammar rules, or employing revitalized indigenous languages, but rather about crafting a particular persona that could be leveraged in scams.

Ottenheimer Used the Tools of Linguistic Anthropology to Reveal That