It's not okay to use technology to scam people.
Due to an unexpected medical expense, James is going to be $200 short for his rent this month.
James wants to make enough money to pay his rent.
James starts driving for Uber on the weekends to make ends meet.
James buys a list of 10,000 email addresses and emails them all pretending to be a Nigerian prince.
James earns just enough to make sure that he doesn't get kicked out of his apartment.
Two people fall for James' story and send him enough money to pay two full months' rent.