It's probably because they have more (material things) to lose. Someone I know works for the ultra-rich, and he said that they're always paranoid that "the help" (housekeepers and handymen) are trying to steal their expensive watches and jewelries. One guy hides his collection of expensive watches under the socks whenever the housekeeper comes to clean. It's sad, but understandable.
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