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Su Lin Wong, the Southeast Asia correspondent for the Economist and creator of 'Scam Inc', dives into the alarming world of transnational organized crime and its ties to online scams. She reveals the Thai government's actions against scams from Myanmar that have global repercussions. Wong links a bank collapse in Kansas to these fraudulent operations, discussing the psychological triggers that make people vulnerable. The conversation also warns about the dangers of emerging technologies like AI, which scammers are exploiting in increasingly sophisticated ways.

Su Lin Wong, The Economist correspondent and creator of "Scam Inc," dives deep into the world of transnational organized crime, revealing it to be as vast as the illegal drug trade. She discusses the shocking collapse of a rural Kansas bank due to scams and explores why people fall prey to such schemes. The conversation also touches on the dangers of AI voice cloning and how it threatens personal security. Wong emphasizes the urgent need for global awareness of these sophisticated scams and their emotional impacts.