[Practicality]

Capitalism sometimes rewards those who provide value, but more often than not has no problem rewarding people for spouting self-righteousness.

If you think that everyone who gets rewarded in a capitalist society do so because they provide value then you have to ask: What value do scam artists provide?

[Danihan]

Depends on the scam.

I don't know any rich scam artists. I do know hundreds of wealthy technology professionals, however.