The ‘Cyber Slaves’ Forced to Scam You – or Face Torture

The ‘cyber slaves’ forced to scam you – or face torture

If you, or anyone you know, have fallen victim to an online scam, you’re unlikely to have wondered whether the con artists themselves were having a difficult time. Yet, as Ivan Franceschini, Ling Li and Mark Bo show in their fascinating new book Scam, if the perpetrators are operating out of Southeast Asia, there’s a high likelihood they’ll be tortured themselves if they don’t successfully trick enough people out of their data or cash.

Expats in US, Australia scammed out of $39,000 by fake Vietnamese bank staff - VnExpress International

Two men in Vietnam have been arrested for scamming nearly US$39,000 from Vietnamese expats in the U.S. and Australia by posing as bank employees offering fake loans online. - VnExpress International

Two Men Arrested for Scamming Overseas Vietnamese with Fake Loan Offers - Vietnam Insider

Initial findings show that the pair defrauded their victims of nearly VND 1 billion (approximately USD 39,000). The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to identify additional victims. The post Two Men Arrested for Scamming Overseas Vietnamese with Fake Loan Offers appeared first on Vietnam Insider.