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Inside the Scam Industry
Inside the Scam Industry explores the world of scammers and the organized crime networks behind them. These articles dive into the methods, operations and strategies used by fraudsters, revealing how scams are not random acts but often part of larger, industrial-scale criminal enterprises. Gain insight into the mechanics of fraud and who's really behind the schemes targeting individuals and businesses alike.


Who’s Really Behind Those Scam Calls? It’s Worse Than You Think
Scam calls trace back to Southeast Asia's casinos in the 1990s, which pivoted to cyber fraud during COVID. In Myanmar's Myawaddy, scam centers, protected by armed groups, enslave over 120,000 trafficked victims from Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, and Kenya. Forced into romance and investment scams, these victims endure violence, fueling a massive cybercrime empire.
Richard Gotlieb
Oct 81 min read
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