Why are Masons so frequently implicated in conspiracies?

Why are Masons so frequently implicated in conspiracies?

Franklin Ruehl (Author - Anomalist) gives expert video advice on: Who are the Freemasons?; What are the origins of Freemasonry?; What goes on during Freemason meetings? and more...

Any group that is going to be secretive and consists of very intelligent, highly successful people such as the masons who are involved in buildings and other projects are going to be suspected of some sort of conspiracy. If they were open, if they invited everyone to their meetings, and didn't have these secret practices, they wouldn't be accused. But simply because of the nature of the organization suspicion is leveled at them even if it is unfounded.