Absolutely. What proof-of-work will ultimately show is that honesty pays. A few bucks can literally be a lifesaver to many. Bitcoin offers that. And if one is honest and hardworking it will pay off. It is designed that way. Build it and they will come.
There will always be unsavoury characters. That is a fact of life. It is unfortunate that people are easily duped by a sad story or a pretty face-or both-but discretion is essential. As Kurt says, proof-of-work will sort it out in time. Keep on keepin’ on.