New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
Ivan Franceschini et al., "Scam: Inside Southeast Asia's Cybercrime Compounds" (Verso Books, 2025)
This episode explores the online scam industry in Southeast Asia, examining cybercrime compounds, the exploitation of victims, and the global impact of this illicit economy. It delves into the transformation of small-scale gambling into a widespread "scamdemic" and the complex…