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Fil1957

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18. Thanks for the heads up. I often wonder about the people who are behind these scams. Do they have no other options to

Reply to Nittersing (Original post)

Mon Oct 27, 2025, 10:45 AM

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make a living? Or do they CHOOSE to do this sort of thing and even get pleasure when they succeed.

Should we feel bad for them because external circumstances "force" them to grift. Or should we be angry at them for trying to steal from us. I wonder.

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Thanks for the heads up. I often wonder about the people who are behind these scams. Do they have no other options to Fil1957 Monday #18

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