The major reason they fall victim is because of their quest for more material things. Many of these scammers prey on their greed for material things. For Instance they will promise them that if they can invest so little that the amount will triple in just 48hrs. Once they can see beyond their greed, the scam victim will be reduced to it's nearest minimum.

I would not say I am addicted to my cell phone. Cell phone is like an information into the inside world. We get several information just at the click of a button. Excessive use of it is what I will call addiction.