That's absolutely no reason to feel naive. Many scammers are actually working for organisations which send out hundreds of thousands or even millions of messages and emails every month: they use a scattergun approach and just wait to see who replies, then sound you out to see if you're likely to fall for it or not - they haven't selected you especially for any reason and, as you say, they clearly rapidly realise you're too intelligent for them to continue trying. That's something to feel proud about!

I understand I have been reported in that group. I am no scammer. I have been a contributing member of agnostic.com for a year and am a member of the senate.

Just for the record

It’s what they do. They have rooms of men sitting at computers in third world countries using stolen pics.
Become a member of the groups, learn their MO’s so you can protect yourself and our community by extension.

Don't feel naive. These scammers are professionals, they have honed their skills to the max. You recognized them so no need to feel bad.