Rewarding Snitching - Effective?

[ciallkennett]

So, here I am watching Crimewatch for the first time in yonks, and I'm shocked at how much money is being "rewarded" for people to blab about their family, friends, or indeed anyone who comes forward with information. Anything from £10k upwards is on offer tonight.

My question is: is it effective? Would you be more inclined to give information if a reward was up for grabs? Is it morally right?

 

[Snoo]

Usually, without cash incentive, some people aren't willing or wanting to come forward.. but with a large amount of money involved.. you might be willing to pony up.

Of course, that is when scammers/lairs come into play as well.

 

[kimahri]

Cue 1984.

 

[Ben]

Yeah, I'm sure someone tried that before.

And then everyone died.

 

[Dave]

Not like anything happened.

 

[Gavin]

I'd sell out most of my family for magic beans quite frankly.

 

[Sam]

Baked beans.