Rescued from virtual slavery in online scam centers, 260 foreigners repatriated
Thailand's army says some 260 people believed to have been trafficked and trapped into working in online scam centers are to be repatriated after they were rescued from Myanmar
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Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC
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The case for persisting with foreign aid
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Warren: Reported effort to shutter CFPB 'another scam'
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AI phone scam targets Italian business leaders including Giorgio Armani
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How to avoid surveillance pricing scams that target you based on your data
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Mbappe rescues Real Madrid in draw with Atlético
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Italian tycoons targeted by fake defence minister in suspected AI scam
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PlayStation Network back online, firm says
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Can $400 Million Rescue New York’s Run-Down Capital City?
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Civilization VII VR Lets You Build Your Cities On A Virtual Reality Tabletop
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The Agony of Adoring Online Dogs
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Indonesia begins talks with UK to repatriate rapist Reynhard Sinaga
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Lakers confident they found the 'perfect' center in Mark Williams
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The Collapse of USAID Is Already Fueling Human Trafficking and Slavery at Scammer Compounds
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