I. Introduction

A. Thesis statement: Corruption is dangerous.

B. Preview of main points: Corruption is bad for individuals, society, and the government.

II. Body

A. Individual harms of corruption

    1. Corrupt individuals can be bought or influenced

    2. Corrupt individuals can be blackmailed or threatened

    3. Corrupt individuals can be forced to commit crimes

B. Society harms of corruption

    1. Corrupt individuals can be used to influence policies or decisions

    2. Corrupt individuals can be used to launder money or fund terrorism

    3. Corrupt individuals can be used to undermine the government

C. Government harms of corruption

    1. Corrupt officials can be used to embezzle funds or commit other crimes

    2. Corrupt officials can be used to abuse power or oppress the people

    3. Corrupt officials can be used to cover up crimes or wrongdoing

III. Conclusion

A. Restating the thesis: Corruption is dangerous.

B. Summarizing main points: Corruption is bad for individuals, society, and the government.

C. Call to action: Be aware of the dangers of corruption and do your part to fight it.