The Internet is always accessed by a crook and a fool.

A modern adaptation of the “crook and fool” proverb, emphasizing that anyone connecting to the internet is simultaneously a potential target of exploitation (the fool) and potentially a predator themselves (the crook). It’s a reminder that the internet is not a neutral space: it is structured to enable both scams and predation. The saying warns against assuming good faith online and urges constant awareness that in any interaction, one might be playing either role—or both.

"The Internet is always accessed by a crook and a fool."

The Internet is always accessed by a crook and a fool. by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal March 25, 2026