If we're just talking about the formula of GDP = gov spend + investment + consumption + net exports, then scamming foreigners would be captured under the "net e

If we're just talking about the formula of GDP = gov spend + investment + consumption + net exports, then scamming foreigners would be captured under the "net exports" category. Similar to remittances, which are quite significant components of GDP for some countries. Admittedly it's doubtful whether this kind of activity would be captured by official statistics.