4min chapter

The Intelligence from The Economist cover image

Scam Inc 2: Opportunity of a lifetime

The Intelligence from The Economist

CHAPTER

Inside Love Scams and Fraud Operations

This chapter explores the mechanics of love scams, focusing on two Filipino scammers in a cryptocurrency scheme and their manipulative tactics. It also highlights the emergence of organized fraud operations in Myanmar, showcasing the chilling reality of Jalil's first day in a call center environment dedicated to scams.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode