7 Months Inside an Online Scam Labor Camp::A man was abducted by a Chinese gang and forced to work in a scam operation. He gathered financial information, photos and videos and shared the material with The New York Times.

  • DoctorButts@kbin.melroy.org
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    A good read. I can’t think of any specific examples, but I feel like I have read several other similar accounts from abducted persons elsewhere.

    The cynic in me thinks that ‘Dragon’ could possibly be an extended part of the scam rather than a virtuous hero. Lu’s parents still sent him $37,000 after the rescue was over.

    • jet@hackertalks.com
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      yeah, dragon even admits to paying off the military.

      The big plus of Dragon is that they are endorsed by the Chinese police, so even though they pay money, they have a better chance of actually getting their family member back.