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Scam Inc 3: The bottom line

The Intelligence from The Economist

CHAPTER

Inside the Scamming Network

This chapter examines the intricate structure of the scamming industry, revealing how scammers form networks and assign specialized roles within a cohesive system. It shares a gripping personal story of a woman's escape from a scam operation in Myanmar, while also highlighting the psychological struggles faced by survivors of trafficking. Ultimately, the narrative questions the moral implications of scams and the ongoing challenges for those caught in this criminal web.

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