The Jordan Harbinger Show 833: Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy | Sourcing Cyber-Slavery
May 9, 2023
Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy are investigative journalists shining a light on the horrific realities of cyber-slavery in Southeast Asia. They discuss how corrupt government and law enforcement collude with organized crime to exploit thousands, forcing them into online scams. Victims are often lured by job promises and face brutal conditions if they resist. The duo highlights the alarming implications of this modern-day slavery and outlines what we can do to combat these criminal networks, advocating for greater awareness and action against such atrocities.
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The Scammer Victims
- Jordan Harbinger initially thought scam calls were bad, but discovered the scammers are often victims themselves.
- This realization came after researching the "pig butchering" scam, where friendly texts lead to cryptocurrency scams.
The Pressure on Scammers
- Many scammers are forced into their roles under threat of violence and torture.
- They aggressively pursue scams because their own lives are at stake if they fail.
Lured by False Promises
- People are lured to scam centers with fake job offers for high-paying positions.
- Once they arrive, they discover they are trapped and cannot leave.