The hidden victim behind your scam call
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Have you ever fallen for a scam? We've all received suspicious texts or too-good-to-be-true investment offers. But what if, behind some of those messages, there's another victim? Yesterday was the UN's World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Across Southeast Asia, thousands have been trafficked into scam compounds and forced to con people online under threats of violence. Molly Hodson from International Justice Mission joins us to expose the hidden crisis.
Released on 31 Jul 2026
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