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SCAMMERLAND

SCAMMERLAND

By: Superreal
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Scams are no longer run by individuals. Instead, the bulk of scams now come from a network of high-security compounds in SE Asia, where an estimated 400,000 people live in slavery and are forced to run scams 24/7. In this multi-part video podcast, we'll dive into the terrifying world of 'scammer farms'. We'll meet people who've been trapped and escaped — and others who are desperately trying to rein in this exploding new business model.


Produced by Superreal

Hosted by Julian Morgans

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Mar 6 2025

    Episode 1 dropping soon! Subscribe for updates.


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    1 min
  • How a Fake Job Offer Landed Me in Slavery

    How a Fake Job Offer Landed Me in Slavery
    Mar 10 2025

    We start our story with Small Q, a young Ugandan rapper and singer who thought he was traveling to Thailand for a dream job. However, everything changed the moment he stepped off the plane. In this episode, we follow Q's abduction to illustrate how nearly half a million people have been sold into slavery to run scams.

    Please help Small Q rebuild his life by donating to his GoFundMe here


    Produced by Superreal

    Hosted by Julian Morgans @julianmorgans

    Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Find us on YouTube: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    33 mins
  • Inside the Gross Business of Scamming

    Inside the Gross Business of Scamming
    Mar 14 2025

    We start this episode with another story of abduction. Cataleya is a Filipino mother who was sold into slavery by a friend. We then compare Cataleya and Small Q's stories of how they ran scams. It's a fascinating look at the way scamming has been scaled for mass production.


    Produced by Superreal

    Hosted by Julian Morgans @julianmorgans

    Find us on TikTok: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Find us on YouTube: @whatitwaslikepodcast

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    27 mins
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