Do you blow the whistle or let everyone find out for themselves?

Blackmail doesn't count!

For the saftey of everyone else, certainly.

blowing the whistle on a true fraud will not work.. they will have everyone convinced of their sincerity... best thing is to walk away from them and not let them into you life

I am blower, sorry...

Anytime you can help protect others, it's a good thing.

Both free and durty make good points. Its never an easy decision. If I was the one who stood to lose, I'd want someone to tell me.

I think that a business fraud should always be outed...or a dangerous person...but what about someone who is just not who they appear to be? For whatever reason, it seems their whole life is a lie...

No difference to me.

If you know someone has something to lose by being associated with them, you have a responsibility to say something. Privately if you have to, or not. As long as you can back it up with proof.

Yes, the person may get annoyed or angry with you, especially if they've already been convinced or for some reason or another, need to remain in denial. However, I think that in the end, that person will realize the gift you were trying to give them and understand. Forgive. Perhaps even thank you. I recently thanked a couple people that tried to warn me of something in the past.

Its a personal decision, but I think it is worth it. Its also about personal integrity.

report business fraud definetly other types of fraud sure but on a personal level "one on one" with just yourself then.. I stick to my beliefs..... not reporting fraud reeks of apathy.....

Id bust em so others could observe with caution.

If a person is pretending to be some hot shot money guy, when in reality hes just a working stiff, I say yes... it's best to warn others. It will also give the accused a chance to rebuttle. Make sure you can prove what you claim about that person before you go accusing them though, for your own protection from looking silly.

Do it!

I tattle like a little girl who just had her pig tails pulled!

Have blown the whistle on more than one scammer.

date them they will tell you everything you want to hear...well its only words not action

can't blow without hard evidence....

So, should I blow the whistle even though it might embarrass or possibly hurt a friend I care about? This is such a sticky situation...

Maybe you shouldnt do it

okay is your friend the fraud? or are they being fraudededed??

i mean i would pull them aside and let them know first that you're comin out with this crap.. give them 2 minutes to pack it up and then out them.

because wwhatever's happening is hurting others and it sits on your life's ledger if you knew about it and let it continue without making any effort to stop it.
edit!!!
okay that makes no sense. what i mean is let your friend know if they are being taken advantage of what you know... that way they know. give them a moment to mourn at their loss and then blow the lid off it!

okay thats better.

Do it!