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Caveat Emptor and Cui Bono: Ancient Advice for Modern Consumers

Scams, rip-offs, cons, quacks, and purveyors of fake news thrive on the internet and other modern media. However, their tactics aren’t new; only the media carrying their message has changed. Ancient Rome had frauds, swindlers, cheats, and liars and Latin phrases warned consumers. Caveat emptor and cui bono are examples of age-old advice to follow … Continue reading Caveat Emptor and Cui Bono: Ancient Advice for Modern Consumers