[simoneau]

I'm surprised at the level of scamming we tolerate as a society. As technologists, we have a good chance of not falling for it, but my parents are sitting ducks.

Some combination of new consumer protection laws, infrastructure improvements, and law enforcement attention is desperately needed. I don't know why this doesn't get more attention. Is it just the historical attitude that each of us are responsible for protecting ourselves? Is the line too blurry between a legit business and an outright scam?

[smoovb]

Many of these scammers have made it their life long career. It can become an addiction and driven by the big easy money wins of a successful scam. Imagine doing this for a while - you're unlikely to have many other career options. Not sure this ever gets rooted out of society.