Scamming has become so widespread in modern life that two new movies feature victims taking revenge on scammers. The Washington Post says that scammers are having a “cultural moment,” as concern about frauds has filtered deep into public consciousness.

In “Thelma,” a summer movie that opens on June 21, an elderly woman flees her nursing home “on a mission of revenge after she is ripped off in a telephone phishing attempt,” the newspaper reports.

That movie comes on the heels of “The Beekeeper,” an action thriller that opened in January. The beekeeper, a former agent in a mysterious organization, burns down a call center when his elderly friend commits suicide after a scammer steals her life savings. The movie’s action-packed narrative unveils the widespread nature of dishonesty and fraud in today’s world.

While these movies are intended for entertainment, experts say they can serve a valuable purpose.

“If ‘The Beekeeper’ sparks conversations about cybersecurity and makes users more cautious about unsolicited emails and links, then it will have made a valuable impact beyond just thrilling audiences,” writes Fizen Technology, an IT support company.