Mapping Global Expansion of Chinese-speaking Scam Syndicates, 2010–2026
Humanity Research Consultancy | A chronological overview of Chinese-speaking scam syndicates exposes the transformation and geographic reach of their operations since 2010.
Chinese-origin Scam Syndicates Reach into South Asia
Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime | India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka are seeing a significant increase in trafficking, forced criminality, and Chinese-origin scam operations.
Opportunity to Safeguard America from Chinese Cybercriminals
The Wilson Center | Distinguished Fellow Ken Westbrook advocates prioritizing transnational cybercrime as a core bilateral priority for the United States and China.
What the Hack: Asian Scam Compounds, Part 1
What the Hack? | The scam industry relies on organized crime, human trafficking, and corruption. Erin West, Jake Sims, and Gary Warner share their insights and expertise.
Trafficking victims scam under threat of violence
CTV News | An investigation looks into why the people making scam calls targeting Canadians seem to be so willing to scam people out of their life savings.
Policymakers Should Protect Consumers from Scammers
ITIF | The United States can close the gaps in public-private coordination through bipartisan legislation, including the Foreign Robocall Elimination Act and the SCAM Act.
Scam: Inside Southeast Asia’s Cybercrime Compounds
Verso Books | Based on years of field research, Scam provides a probing investigation of Southeast Asia’s online scam industry, told through the voices of survivors.