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Scam Inc 3: The bottom line

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Inside the World of Online Scams

This chapter explores the structured operations of online scams, emphasizing how they function on the open internet and likening them to a franchise model. It highlights the devastating financial impact of scams like pig butchering, illustrating their greater harm compared to traditional illegal activities.

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