| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| "Fast one" that takes a lot of time | ||
| Patient scammer's game | ||
| Elaborate scam | Wall Street Journal | 01 Jul 2024 |
| Scheme that can take years | ||
| Scam developed over months | Wall Street Journal | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Scam that takes a while to pay off | LA Times Daily | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Scam that takes a while to pay off | The Washington Post | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Scam played out over weeks or months | Wall Street Journal | 08 Apr 2019 |
| Scam played out over weeks or months | ||
| Scam that takes a while to pay off |