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Podcast: State of the World from NPR
Episode: Online Scams are a Worldwide Problem and Scammers May Also Be Victims
Description: Scams that target people via direct message and texts in an effort to steal money have become pervasive. But the scammer on the other end of the communication might be a victim too, in a human-trafficking scheme. We hear the story of one such victim.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy