The context of the following conversation is Bailey was a deceitful con man who duped the elderly into giving away their life savings.:
Bailey says I conned this other old man the other day..
The friend responds What racket works nowadays?.
Bailey responds I told him I was a prince who needed to transfer money. He gave me money from his life savings..
The friend responds Is that your go-to scheme?.
Bailey responds Honestly, some folks are so far gone, any lie will work..
The friend responds If only it were as easy to lie out of getting caught..