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Behind the scenes of an abandoned cyber-scam compound

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Interpol estimates scam losses totaled almost $500 billion globally last year. In many cases, it’s not just one bad actor but an entire network of scammers. And Cambodia has become a major hub for the industry. Last year, the U.S. issued more than 100 sanctions tied to fraud operations in the country. Reporter Leila Goldstein takes us behind the scenes of an abandoned scam compound in southeast Cambodia.

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