- Old standard scams seem to be a reliable source of income or perverted fun for those who are inclined to cheat and steal for a living or who simply have too much time on their hands. They exist in a world where they undergo brutal evolutionary forces. If the scams don't make any money, they either mutate or die. Here, we talk a little bit about the nature of scams and how would-be victims can help kill them off by not falling for them.