It's much more easier to work unfairly. That's why people become scammers.
Isn't that how our society really works nowadays? Sarcasm aside... We are living in a fast-paced world where everything change in an instant, and there is no easier way than to scam others in order for those scammers to cope up with the change that they are so afraid about, which led them no options but to take advantage of others.
yes I strongly agree with your opinion sometimes people do it because of environmental factors. could be the absence of land of work in accordance with their expertise, then they are forced to take the road that is considered easier to live his life.