It has become too costly both in terms of human suffering and in terms of financial loss. Your State Police Department feels that preventive education is an important tool in combating crime. However, crime prevention is not solely a police responsibility. They come in all shapes, sizes, sexes, races, ages, and appearances.
Many people regard con games as being a big city crime.
Actually, depending upon the particular deception, it can happen anywhere - including the most rural of areas. Don't let your rural or small-town setting lull you into a false sense of security. They show you top-quality material, but use totally inferior material in doing the actual work. They usually leave the area before you become aware of the problem and can bring action to recover you loss. A high quality item is offered for sale, you pay, or contract, for it and a ridiculously inferior item is delivered.