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Inside Scam Factories Fueling Human Trafficking

Nov 21, 2025
Discover the dark world of industrial-scale scam centers fueled by human trafficking. Hear gripping victim stories and learn about the brutal conditions these individuals endure. Understand how technology, like satellite internet, aids scammers in evading capture. Delve into the complexities of trafficked workers and the manipulative tactics behind crypto scams. Uncover the factors driving this global crisis and get practical tips on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims.
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INSIGHT

Scams Operate Like Factories

  • Scam operations are industrial systems with bosses, infrastructure, quotas, and casualties instead of lone fraudsters.
  • They produce vast financial losses and human damage by treating people as replaceable revenue streams.
ANECDOTE

Job Offers That Became Prisons

  • Jobseekers from Kenya, Uganda, and Ethiopia flew out expecting office work and landed in walled compounds in Myanmar with locked doors.
  • Workers were forced to send thousands of messages daily pretending to be various personas to lure victims.
INSIGHT

Space Internet Became A Lifeline

  • Scam compounds used satellite internet like Starlink to evade local shutdowns and maintain operations across borders.
  • Criminals exploited humanitarian-grade technology to keep fraud networks online during government crackdowns.
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