Chinese are running new phishing scams across Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand. It’s a scamdemic

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What has been described as ‘ scamdemic ’ encompasses a series of illicit activities, including human trafficking and online scams. The epicentre of these activities lies in Cambodia and the Golden Triangle area, which overlaps Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos and is notorious for illicit opium production and other criminal activities. China has a history of collaborating with organised crime syndicates in places like Australia , Canada , and Taiwan, employing criminal groups to achieve political objectives. However, the increasing prevalence of telecom fraud and human trafficking in Myanmar and the Golden Triangle area is now adversely affecting Chinese citizens. After...