Actually, I am surprised that they “went to the police” in the first place. Maybe the legality of this is clearer in some jurisdictions than where I have lived. But generally around here it has been legal to get unfortunate, gullible people to debase themselves for hopes of some reward. Even with “real” contests, prizes are generally not guaranteed. It’s crass and tasteless, but contemporary models of employment and political representation are based upon the same kind of mindset. It would be hypocritical to accept it in one domain and express outrage in another.
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