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Yet, behind the shiny veneer of easy gains lies a fundamental risk: losing the desire and discipline to earn things honestly. When gratification is instant, patience and effort seem less worthwhile.
The Enduring Appeal of Traditional Scams and the New Power of Reputational Hype
While the age of the con has shifted online, many scams retain their core psychology—providing victims with a sense of satisfaction or higher purpose, whether through religious faith or contributing to social causes. The old Chinese Book of Swindles illustrated this with stories involving marriage schemes and faith healers, whose victims believed they were part of something sacred or meaningful.