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Franchising frauds: Fraudsters are creative. Those behind many common frauds are supporting thousands of others. Ransomware gangs develop the tools and then other scammers themselves reach out and rip off the public. These “franchisees” collect funds and pay the main actors a percentage. This model is now being used for many other types of frauds. So even if one catches a scammer, it may be necessary to go upstream to really solve the problem. Or could law enforcement themselves sign up and target the main players?
25 scams that have worked for centuries – and still do
