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Scam Inc from The Economist cover image

2. Opportunity of a lifetime

Scam Inc from The Economist

CHAPTER

Trapped in Exploitation: The Dark World of Scams

This chapter exposes the grim realities of employees trapped in a scam operation, highlighting oppressive working conditions and severe penalties for non-compliance. It describes the financial exploitation through deceptive wage practices and reveals the chilling consequences of failure, including brutal punishments and fears of trafficking. Within this treacherous environment, workers find themselves caught in a hierarchy of crime, ultimately becoming victims of the schemes they are forced to perpetuate.

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