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SCAMMERLAND

Superreal
Scamming
Human Trafficking
Scammer Farms
Dark Room
Myanmar
Chinese Organized Crime
Apple Podcasts
High-Security Compounds
Slavery
Southeast Asia
Ugandan Government
Thailand
Uganda
Romance Scams
Betty Begombi
Cataleya
Whatsapp
Judah Tana
Cattleya
Covid-19

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 re... more

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After six harrowing months in slavery, Small Q finally breaks free. A sweeping international effort helps him return to Uganda—but thousands remain trapped in scammer farms. In this conclusion, we explore what it will take to shut them down. Featurin... more

Judah Tana has rescued around 1,000 people from scammer farms. He shares how he got into this work and some of the shocking things he's witnessed. Plus, we hear Cattleya's story of escaping home to her family in the Philippines.

Please help Judah an... more

Small Q's efforts to escape have landed him in the 'the dark room,' a modern-day torture chamber designed to instill fear in scammers to keep them in line. Q shares how he survived, while some of his friends weren't so lucky.

Please help Small Q reb... more

In the first half of this episode, we explore the anatomy of a scam via the story of Troy Gochenour, an American man who lost $25K to Myanmar scammers in 2021. Then we check in on Small Q, who devises a risky plan to get an SOS message to the outside... more

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Recent Guests

Betty Begombi
Ugandan ambassador involved in rescuing victims from scammer farms.
Episode: Small Q’s Escape and the Fight to End Forced Scamming
John Vojchek
Regional analyst based in Thailand for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.
UNODC
Episode: Small Q’s Escape and the Fight to End Forced Scamming
Judah Tanner
Rescue operator working to rescue victims from scammer farms.
Global Advance Projects
Episode: Small Q’s Escape and the Fight to End Forced Scamming
Troy Gochenour
An American who was victimized by a romance scam and works to expose the scammer farm system in Southeast Asia.
Episode: Escaping Starts With Stealing a Phone
Small Q
Survivor of human trafficking and rapper
Episode: How a Fake Job Offer Landed Me in Slavery

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 432 ratings
  • They ask you to donate to people unknown to you. Hmmmm

    The wrong way to convince me that you are exposing scammers is to ask for money.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mimi00753
    United Statesa month ago
  • Drop a bomb

    If there weren’t so many innocent victims working at these facilities, my thoughts would be to drop a F’ing bomb on KK PARK. I am saddened and absolutely disgusted at these stories. Truly unbelievable!!

    Your podcast does a really good job of setting the scene and providing listeners with a lot of detailed information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RL...EN
    United Statesa month ago
  • Shocking

    Amazing storytelling feels like they just scratched the surface of this issue but did a deeper dive than I’ve seen anywhere & def needs more attention from media - modern day enslavement should not be a thing! Great journalism on this piece.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jj clarke
    United Statesa month ago
  • 🤯

    Mind blowing. I had no idea of the magnitude of this issue. Like most, I have received these types of texts. I envisioned a person in a poor country trying to get a little money. It’s so far beyond that. Thank you for this podcast. I will continue to spread the word about what I learned from it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieV1969
    United Statesa month ago
  • Insufferable ads

    I am enjoying this podcast but we can’t normalize this quantity of ads it ruins the listening experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    snksnenwjwkwkwiwidnd
    United Statesa month ago

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Small Q’s Escape and the Fight to End Forced Scamming
Q: Can we start with a bit of an introduction? How did you get this job?
John Vojchek discusses his background in law and politics leading to his role in the UNODC focusing on organized crime.
The Man Helping People Escape Scammer Farms
Q: How does Judah help to get people out of these farms?
Judah utilizes his relationships and local knowledge to negotiate rescues, often assisting victims in paying ransoms and ensuring their safe passage out.
The Man Helping People Escape Scammer Farms
Q: Tell me about who you are.
Judah Tana shared that he originally came from Australia and ended up moving to Thailand along the Thai-Burma border, where he focuses on anti-human trafficking work.

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What is SCAMMERLAND about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around the harrowing experiences of individuals ensnared in the networks of scam operations predominantly located in Southeast Asia. Episodes feature gripping personal accounts from victims of various scams, with a strong focus on their traumatic journeys—ranging from falling prey to online romance scams to enduring forced labor in what are known as 'scammer farms.' These narratives highlight the psychological and physical horrors faced by victims, alongside the broader social issues related to modern slavery. Unique to the series is its in-depth approach to exploring the organizational structure of these scams, revealing them not just as personal misfortunes but as parts of a larger, industrialized business model drive... more

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1. Betty Begombi
2. John Vojchek
3. Judah Tanner
4. Troy Gochenour
5. Small Q

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