It is a worldwide scheme, not just in the Western world.
Yeah, I think the internet as the grand equalizer, will awaken more and more young people to not fall for these scams.
But then also, let’s not forget how much “NPC” most still are and willing to participate in whatever some self-proclaimed “authorities” dish them. Here in Germany 75+ % of the people still vote for the same old mainstream parties lmao. These parties have ripped them of for 70+ years and they still get elected…