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Scam Inc from The Economist

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The Organized Scam Economy

This chapter examines the sophisticated structure and operations of scam businesses, revealing how they utilize technology and organized frameworks to execute various illicit activities. It highlights the unique dynamics of the scamming industry, where roles are specialized and the profitability of scams like pig butchering far exceeds that of traditional crime.

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