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A Breakdown of Ponzi, Nigerian 419, And 7 Other Common Scams

It seems that the only thing that thrives in any economy is the scam game. People rich and poor, young and old fall victim to scams every day. Many lose more than their money - in some cases, they can lose their lives. This infographic from SiteJabber takes a look at 9 of the most common and dangerous scams plaguing society today. Click the image to enlarge.