I have little doubt that if anyone were to look closely at Arpaio and these "cold case posse" cronies, it would be discovered that some of them are trying to make a living out of this scam through fundraising, the sale of conspiracy books and tapes, etc.
Personally, I just don't think it's right to deceive and defraud well-meaning but naive folks who genuinely want to see that justice is done in the world. But, the unfortunate reality is that there are some very marginal people out there who believe themselves incapable or unwilling to make an honest living. The perpetrators are not confused. They are sociopaths who will do anything for a buck.
What do you know about this organization that gives you “little doubt that this is a scam?
I went to the site linked by Seizethecarp, and after reading their mission statement and seeing how it is set up, it seems like a good idea to me. A tool to assist law enforcement that is self-sustaining and doesn’t cost the taxpayers? Why not?
So what if people are making a living off of it?
Please explain why you call it a “scam”.