I Don’t Get Why People Fall for “Influencer” Crypto and NFT scams?

With the crap being revealed about Jake Paul, Lana Rhoades, and more being exposed as scammers of millions, I don't understand why people keep on trusting and giving their hard-earned crypto to these people? They basically got rich without the hustle and shit. They just went viral and started yapping on their social media. Come on guys! I sincerely hope they get some jail time for these stunts because fuck them and they need some daily dose of reality. The stupid rich stealing from the hardworking poor is a tale as old as time