Scammers are NOT Robin Hood.  Fraudsters bring in a lot of money, and of course spend it in the area where they are located. Some may even contribute to local charities. But the data shows that the areas where scammers tend to locate also suffer more scams and fraud than other places.  For example, Florida has often topped the list of scam complaints per capita. Where crooks locate, spread, and teach others their methods local people suffer.

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