Why many in raided Myanmar scam hub chose US$1,400 pay over ‘chance’ to flee

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Recent raids on one of Myanmar’s most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment rush as fleeing workers scrambled to enlist at nearby fraud factories, according to experts and insiders.Online scam hubs have mushroomed across Southeast Asia, draining unsuspecting victims of billions of dollars annually in elaborate romance and cryptocurrency cons.Many workers are trafficked into the internet sweatshops, analysts say, but others go willingly to secure attractive salaries.Late October...