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Scam Inc 2: Opportunity of a lifetime

The Intelligence from The Economist

CHAPTER

Exploitation and Coercion in Scam Operations

This chapter exposes the grim realities faced by individuals trapped in a coercive labor environment characterized by severe exploitation and manipulation. Accounts of long working hours, brutal punishments, and the looming threat of violence paint a harrowing picture of life within a criminal organization engaged in scams. The narrative underscores the complex dynamics of victimhood, where individuals navigate a treacherous landscape of deception while struggling against the confines of their controlled existence.

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