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Scam Inc from The Economist - 2. Opportunity of a lifetime

2. Opportunity of a lifetime

02/06/25 • 36 min

Scam Inc from The Economist

Who are the scammers?


They're not who you think.


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If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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Who are the scammers?


They're not who you think.


To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.


If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist, you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.

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1. Pigs in a barrel

You wouldn’t fall for a scam—would you?


A small town in Kansas is left reeling after one of its best and brightest gets sucked in.


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3. The bottom line

How do you run a scam operation?


Perks, recruitment, outsourcing and a monthly landscaping budget—this is Scam Inc.


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