Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency
Summary
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that online scam centers are a fast-growing way criminals traffic people, especially in Southeast Asia. These centers trick people with fake job offers, force them to work under harsh conditions, and cause huge financial losses around the world.Key Facts
- Online scam centers employ up to 300,000 workers in countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
- Victims come from over 80 countries and are often recruited through fake job ads on social media.
- Many victims have their passports taken away and face physical and psychological abuse.
- These scams caused estimated global losses of $88 billion to $114 billion in one year.
- The IOM has helped more than 3,500 survivors from 33 countries, many deeply traumatized and in debt.
- Survivors are sometimes wrongly treated as criminals instead of victims.
- The IOM urges stronger international cooperation to stop traffickers and to protect and support victims.
- Efforts include raising public awareness so people can recognize and avoid these scams.
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