I would never pay a tout for NFL or NBA selections, because I do well on my own. When it comes to other sports though, I'm not going to lie, I need advice now and then from others, whether it's some of my buddies or whoever. Fact is, some people simply don't know sports like the majority of us here, and they want advice from others, and are willing to pay for it. There are plenty of scammers out there, but on the other hand, there are actually some touts/services that win consistently year after year at specific sports. I know some of the posters here and at other forums have solid records in particular sports, but most of them are not consistent year after year. So in the end, I suppose if people have the money to "give" to some touts, then that's their prerogative, although inexperienced bettors need to take more time in making their selections when doing so.........