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Scam Factory

8 avsnitt • Längd: 30 min • Veckovis: Måndag

You know those messages that you get all the time, the ones that pop up out of nowhere? They could be real, but something about them seems fishy. You likely dismiss these texts and emails as mere annoyances, thinking you’ve stopped some random stranger from ripping you off. But the shocking truth is, the person behind that message might be trapped inside a “scam factory” on the other side of the world and forced to scam others against their will. From Wondery, comes a new series about the brutal reality behind these operations, where one family discovers a horrifying truth: the only way out is to scam their way out.
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Factory Tour | 7

19 mars 2025 | 29 min

Scamfluencers hosts Scaachi Koul and Sarah Hagi sit down with Scam Factory host Denise Chan to get the lowdown on how she discovered Max and Charlie’s gripping story and new details about the efforts to take down these scam operations.

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No Escape | 6

17 mars 2025 | 44 min

Charlie's brothers attempt to escape. But can they ever really break free from the scam factory? And, more importantly, can Charlie?

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Negotiation with the Devil | 5

10 mars 2025 | 29 min

Charlie finally has a plan to save her brothers from the scam factory when she gets a chilling phone call. Now, she must race to rescue them before it’s too late.

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This Will Be My Last Message | 4

3 mars 2025 | 31 min

Jella is determined to find a way to escape, while Charlie finds herself in a desperate situation. Both women seek help from a mysterious man in Bangkok. But working with him could mean Charlie's downfall.

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The Butcher’s Block | 3

27 februari 2025 | 33 min

Charlie excels at her new job, which has devastating consequences for two women who pay the price. And one of them won’t let Charlie get away with it.

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Sacrificial Lambs | 2

24 februari 2025 | 34 min

Charlie is determined to get her brother back at all costs. But who is she willing to sacrifice to pay for his freedom?

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Shoot to Kill | 1

24 februari 2025 | 38 min

When Max lands a new job abroad with a life-changing salary, he jumps at the opportunity. But when he arrives after a harrowing journey, he realizes he’s been tricked. And this job is not one he can easily quit.

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Introducing: Scam Factory

30 januari 2025 | 3 min

You’ve likely received one of those mysterious texts from an unknown number saying they’ve got a great new job opportunity or a crypto deal you can’t pass up. But behind those messages are thousands of people held inside specially-designed micro cities built for scammers. And if they try to leave…there is a shoot to kill order.

From Wondery, comes a new series about a family trapped inside the scam factory. Only to realize that the only way out, is to scam their way out. But who will pay the price for their freedom? And who is really being scammed?

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