In India, the rise of fraud coincides with stark social inequality, creating fertile ground for scams. The author recounts a personal experience from 2020, when a phone call claimed he had won a lottery prize of Rs 25 lakh (around $28,400). The caller, who presented a convincing story involving influential figures like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and industrialist Mukesh Ambani, urged him to follow certain steps to claim the money. Despite the allure of the prize, the author recognized the call as a scam, revealing the absurdity of a lottery he never entered, especially in the context of a national lockdown due to COVID-19. Determined to explore the scam industry further, the author engaged with the scammer, who identified himself as Rana Pratap, a 19-year-old living in Old Delhi. Pratap's life as a scammer is depicted as one marked by high turnover rates and a constant demand for new recruits. Many scammers leave quickly, often to start their own operations. The author’s interactions with Pratap shed light on the inner workings of the scam world, where desperation and ambition intertwine. The conversation reveals Pratap's daily life and struggles, painting a picture of a young man caught in an exploitative system. This exploration highlights a broader issue of vulnerability among the youth in India, where opportunities are scarce, and scams provide a quick, albeit unethical, way to earn money.