if i were a craven sociopath who wanted money and power i wouldn't go into politics i'd go into non-profits. open a charity.

people love just giving money to charity, no questions asked. and they assume the people running charities are good, hardworking, honest people.

some are. but i'm not sure i'd say most.

i've found most people who fall prey to scams aren't stupid they're just very trusting, but at a certain point that distinction becomes irrelevant. the line between naivete and low intelligence is incredibly blurry.

stay vigilant. ask questions. demand accountability.

when it comes to handling sums of money, assume untrustworthy until proven trustworthy