What’s a scam that’s so normalized that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore?

@mastermind@lemm.ee · 2Y

What’s a scam that’s so normalized that we don’t even realize it’s a scam anymore?

Riskable · 2Y

Religions promise anything and everything but don’t actually provide anything in return for time or money invested. It’s the very definition of a scam.

It’s no different than supplement scams or homeopathic pills.

@JimmyMcGill@lemmy.world · 2Y

I wouldn’t say anything. You could provide a sense of belonging, guidance etc but many cults also do that.

Now, many also promise eternal salvation and the like and that is 100% a scam. Literally the same as snake oil.