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I recently read/listened about a couple cons. A planet money episode about two brothers selling sham auto warranties. And a lady in California who pretended to
by js2 6y ago
I recently read/listened about a couple cons. A planet money episode about two brothers selling sham auto warranties. And a lady in California who pretended to be a personal assistant and then starting stealing her client's money.
What always gets me about these con artists is both how talented they are and how much work they do. It never seems like they lack the skills or work ethic to make a legitimate living.
- toomanybeersies 6y agoWay back when, I used to know a guy who was pretty keen on earning money in illegal ways. He was variously into car theft, drug trafficking, fraud, and whatever other trouble he could find for himself. He was an incredibly clever bloke, sharp as a tack. Despite getting into multiple police pursuits, plus various other stupid situations that would've ended with a 10+ year sentence, he didn't end up in jail. If he wanted to, he would've been able to find legitimate work with great pay. But because of some weird self-loathing complex that he had, he just wasn't keen on it.