These newbies should accept that Ponzis victimized them during the time it was prevalent; reliable information is more accessible now than before. The community is much cleaner now. Being swayed by scam programs and platforms is a phase that newbies usually experience; some learn it instantly, but unfortunately, some learn things the hard way. Doing our own research and asking someone trusted would help.
Yes, it is cleaner now than before. Even though there are still a few, it has failed because people are aware of it and are aware that it will turn out to be a scam. Well, I was in this phase where there were a lot of easy returns at the time, and I was also scammed when I was new to bitcoin, thinking it was bitcoin but it wasn't, so I lost hope at the time, but after a few months, I was able to recover. I believe that the majority of newbies are duped by easy money and promises of a return. However, even though you are a newbie, you are aware of it or have doubts about it.