Are people really this gullible

I just got this in my email:

Let your email come to you.
With Yahoo! Mail Alerts, you’ll know
the instant you get one.
Account Alert
Dear Valued Member,

Due to the congestion in all Yahoo users and removal of all unused Yahoo Accounts,Yahoo would be shutting down all unused accounts,You will have to confirm your E-mail by filling out your Login Info below after clicking the reply botton, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.

UserName: ………………………………

Password:………………………………….

Date Of Birth: …………………………………..

Country Or Territory:..……………………….

After Following the instructions in the sheet,your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal.Thanks for your attention to this request.We apologize for any inconvinience.

Are people really this gullible as to send their password unencrypted in a plain text email?! Not only that but in a manner that outwith the bounds of any previous interaction with the alleged company in question.

Well, I suppose if people are willing to hand over their passwords for £5 I shouldn’t be surprised.

THIS EMAIL IS A FAKE!
DON’T RESPOND TO IT!
YOU ARE ONLY HURTING YOURSELF!