Without a doubt, any type of work can yield unethical results if handled inappropriately. However, it’s generally agreed upon that some positions have an increased likelihood of being misused compared to others. Furthermore, there are some professions that are perceived as despicable no matter the viewpoint. This list offers a blend of these categories, providing 25 of the globe’s most deceitful professions.
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Telemarketers who focus on the elderly
Source: ncoa.org Or even better, scam artists who focus on the elderly
Physicians who use their credentials to sell “supplements” on TV
Source: fda.gov, Image: pixabay.com (public domain) Especially fat busting supplements that do actual harm
Psychic mediums who cash in on people’s sorrow
Source: nytimes Tricking people into believing that you’re talking to their dead grandma? Not cool…
Scientology recruiters
Source: rationalwiki.org So now that we’ve convinced you that you can only live a fulfilling life by completing our classes…cash or credit?
Televangelists preaching the “prosperity gospel”
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay.com (public domain) For those of you that don’t know, this is basically the theology that if you have enough faith, God will make you rich.
Patent trolls
Source: wikipedia They buy patents and make money off suing people.
Paparazzi
Source: wikipedia It’s basically legal stalking
Professional panhandlers
Source: washingtonpost We’re not talking about legit homeless people. We’re talking about people with jobs that pretend to be homeless.
Human trafficker
Source: wikipedia Whether it’s to get someone across a border or to sell someone into slavery, scum is scum
Multi-level marketer
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay.com (public domain) So you make money by signing up other people to make money by signing other people up? Sounds legit. Now just tell them that they’re their “own boss.”
People who start for-profit colleges
Source: wikipedia And get vulnerable people to take out massive loans for worthless degrees. And then become president. Wait a second…
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Slum lord
Source: wikipedia These guys basically try to maximize profits by charging extortionate amounts for rent and never fixing anything when it breaks.
Medical debt collector
Source: wikipedia, Image: www.publicdomainpictures.net (public domain) Fortunately, this job doesn’t exist in most places
Some politicians
Not all…but definitely some
Personal injury lawyers
Source: quora, Image: pixabay (public domain) While not all lawyers are bad, these guys are at least part of the reason why healthcare in the US is so expensive.
Nigerian princes
Source: wikipedia There are probably some okay ones, but for the most part their reputation has been ruined by the internet.
Some lobbyists
Source: wikipedia, Image: en.wikipedia.org (public domain) As with politicians and lawyers, this doesn’t apply to all of them. Just some.
Timeshare salespeople
Source: wikipedia Just believe us when we tell you to steer clear.
Loan sharks
Source: wikipedia Yes, we know. It’s a necessary evil. But it’s still an evil right?
For profit prison owners
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay.com (public domain) It’s almost worse than the for-profit colleges.
Salespeople who get grandma to max out all her credit cards
Source: wikipedia, Image: www.publicdomainpictures.net (public domain) Just because you don’t have any money doesn’t mean you can’t max out all your cards! This is a great business opportunity!
Some advertising/marketing jobs
Source: wikipedia, Image: pixabay.com (public domain) As usual…not all, just some. We’re talking specifically about the ones that play on people’s insecurities or use white lies to influence behavior.
Some tow truck drivers
Source: wikipedia Let’s just put it like this, there has been a lot of legislation passed in recent years to prevent tow trucks from abusing the system.
Funeral home directors who take advantage of grieving people
Source: fbi.gov By trying to upsell them on caskets
Insurance brokers who look for reasons to deny legitimate claims
Source: wikipedia Insurance is useful. The insurance we just mentioned, not so much.
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