Search Engine Who's behind these scammy text messages we've all been getting?
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Mar 8, 2024 
Zeke Fox, an investigative reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek who specializes in financial scams, takes listeners on a riveting journey into the world of scam texts. He uncovers the intricate tactics of cryptocurrency scammers, emphasizing emotional manipulation and devastating victim impact. The discussion also features insights into Sihanoukville, Cambodia—once vibrant, now a scam hotspot—and personal tales that reflect the harsh realities of human trafficking connected to these operations. Prepare to see those pesky texts in a whole new light!
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Trafficked Scammers
- GASO discovered that many scammers are trafficked and forced into scamming.
- Some scammers sought GASO's help, leading the organization to shift its focus to also helping scammers escape.
The Vietnamese Hacker
- Zeke wanted Ice Toad's help tracing his $100.
- Ice Toad referred him to a Vietnamese hacker who had hacked scam compounds and possessed internal data.
Sihanoukville
- Zeke learned many scams originated in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, a beach town with a casino boom gone bust.
- He found a blog by a tourist who unknowingly documented scam compounds.
