3. The bottom line
From Scam Inc from The Economist by The Economist
February 6, 2025 · 38 min · Season 1 · Episode 3
About this episode
This episode explores the inner workings of running a scam operation, including perks and budgeting.
How do you run a scam operation? Perks, outsourcing and a monthly landscaping budget—this is Scam Inc. To listen to the full series, subscribe to Economist Podcasts+ . If you’re already a subscriber to The Economist , you have full access to all our shows as part of your subscription. For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Topics covered
- scam operations
- outsourcing
- business practices
- financial crime
- landscaping budget
Keywords
- scam
- operation
- outsourcing
- landscaping
- business
- crime
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Economist, Acast
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