Scammers are respected by Srila Bhaktisiddhanta Saraswati Prabhupada. "In a world full of scammers, scammers are respected. Pure devotees, who do not deceive people, are not respected in this world. It has become a fashion to be deceived by those who deceive people in the name of Hari-katha. True devotees and those who expose non-devotees are often confused with ordinary people because non-devotees and scammers deceive ordinary people by calling these devotees thieves. In this way, they try to maintain their own deception. The illusory energy does not allow living beings to be sincere at all costs. Therefore, it organizes various tricks to keep people away from the association of true devotees.