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Lokee11

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24. So exactly how does the scam work?

Reply to True Dough (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM

13 hrs ago

I mean really that is what it is, it is a scam. Like the post previous to this one asks - how do they pay on the loans? how is the scam actually implemented - how does it work?

Thanks in advance for any answers, I truly want to understand .

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It isn't always that simple ToxMarz Yesterday #3

You've nailed it FakeNoose Yesterday #4

Exactly and to add FHRRK1 Yesterday #8

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I'm not sure how to reply. I guess you are advocating we sit on our ass and do nothing because flashman13 Yesterday #17

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Recommended (#99) H2O Man Yesterday #13

Do they pay back the loans? nt. druidity33 Yesterday #15

Kinda, sorta. Close enough. Joinfortmill Yesterday #16

Where do they get the money to make the loan payments? rickford66 20 hrs ago #20

Maybe a dumb question, but: moose65 15 hrs ago #23

Exactly. Richard58 12 hrs ago #25

So exactly how does the scam work? Lokee11 13 hrs ago #24

It's basically borrowing from peter to pay paul. ihaveaquestion 12 hrs ago #26

It's more than that. The rich also engage in Glaisne 8 hrs ago #27

Kick dalton99a 8 hrs ago #28