EP: 30 Inside the Dark World of Scam Farms: Human Trafficking Meets Global Fraud

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August 9, 2025 • 65 mins

Step into the chilling world of scam farms, where human trafficking and global fraud intertwine. In this eye-opening episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue unveil the dark realities faced by victims lured by false job offers and trapped in guarded compounds. Discover the alarming tactics used by scammers, from romance scams to high-pressure investment pitches, and learn how to protect yourself. This episode not only sheds light on the challenges of shutting down these operations but also empowers you to take action against this growing menace. Don’t miss this crucial conversation—your awareness could make a difference!

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Behind the Scams
(00:00:44) - Scam farms are linked to human trafficking
(00:08:56) - The Rohingya War's Human Cost
(00:09:58) - How Fake Job Admins Get Jobs
(00:11:05) - How to Get Out of Forced Labor
(00:14:53) - Trafficked Scam Victims: What's It Like Working For
(00:19:37) - How Human Trafficking Is Generating $7 Billion
(00:23:53) - Crypto Scam Hubs: The Global Financial Toll
(00:27:36) - Why Can't They Stop These Scams?
(00:33:13) - What's the Reality for Trafficked Women?
(00:37:52) - Scammer vs Trafficked Person: Dual Victimhood
(00:43:24) - Five Red Flags for Job Scammering
(00:49:56) - 7 Red Flags That Scammers Are Using Crypto Scams
(00:55:25) - Five Tips for Fighting Scam Trafficking
(00:57:26) - What else can we do to prevent human trafficking?
(01:00:48) - Behind The Scams: The World of Scams
(01:04:48) - Fighting Human Trafficking Scams

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