Congrats to @suelinwong.bsky.social for "The Prince" getting named as one of the 100 best podcasts of all time by @time.com time.com/collections/...

'The Prince' Is on The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time

Here's why "The Prince" made TIME's list

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LBJ's Humpday Podcast Picks for July 23rd This week’s lineup unpacks a global scamming empire, the revival of a forgotten Pennsylvania town, and the fight to keep Indigenous radio alive in rural Alaska. h/t @economist.com ‪ @suelinwong.bsky.social @npr.org medium.com/@lanrickbenn...

En tilsyneladende uskyldig investering blev bankdirektørens fælde. Snart bragte det økonomisk død til den lille by i Kansas. Svindelnummeret er globalt, og Asiens bander fejrer sin succes. »Stol ikke på nogen,« siger @suelinwong.bsky.social. Jeg fortæller: www.berlingske.dk/internationa...

De globale svindlere er rykket op i hierarkiet – er på højde med de værste narkobander. Det fik direktøren at føle

Læs mere her.

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Just as Uber upended the taxi industry and Airbnb reshaped the hotel business, the criminal underworld is undergoing its own digital revolution. The latest hacks of M&S, Harrods and Co-op show us how exactly this vast, new criminal marketplace works: www.economist.com/internationa...

The Uber of the underworld

Amateur crooks are using plug-and-play hacking kits

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My review of one of the most important books ever published about Xi Jinping in English. Anyone interested in the making of modern China must read "The Party's Interests Come First" by @josephtorigian.bsky.social www.economist.com/culture/2025...

How an agonising relationship with his dad shaped Xi Jinping

The most powerful man on Earth had a grim childhood

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You're the real expert—just trying not to mess up my explanation of your masterly work!

Joseph Torigian@josephtorigian.bsky.social · last yr.

I am extremely impressed by how well @economist.com @suelinwong.bsky.social, who created the terrific Prince podcast on Xi Jinping, explained the themes of my new book on XJP's father for The Intelligence podcast (at 16:42). She could give my book talks for me. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

New @economist.com review of my biography of Xi Zhongxun, the father of Xi Jinping www.economist.com/culture/2025...

@economist.com was at The Podcast Show! Shout out to @suelinwong.bsky.social, @johnshields.bsky.social, Andrew Palmer and Rosie Blau for an incredible session (packed room!).

@suelinwong.bsky.social thank you for continuing the coverage on scam syndicates on the @economist.com podcast. It truly is one of the biggest but most overlooked human rights issues in the world right now.

“Across Australia, the cost of living crisis & the lack of affordable housing has dominated the election. As fewer young Australians are able to buy a house, it's likely that this is going to be the issue of many elections into the future.” @suelinwong.bsky.social www.economist.com/asia/2025/05...

Aussies are doing a political pivot

Ahead of the vote on May 3rd, politics has flipped

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I knew this podcast was going to be great so I saved it up to listen to it all in one go on holidays. It is an absolute must listen and well done to @suelinwong.bsky.social @samcolbert.bsky.social and the whole team 👏👏

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

I binged this podcast series and you should, too. An incredible, human and revelatory look at the sprawling scam industry. I'm frightened and hyper-vigilant after listening, but also have much more empathy for the victims now.

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

Police bust suspected scam centres in Almaty. Scam Inc has reached #Kazakhstan - highly recommend listening to a podcast series on The Economist about this by @suelinwong.bsky.social - the scale is mind-blowing tengrinews.kz/crime/spetso...

Спецоперация в Алматы: обнаружены тайные офисы, 29 человек под следствием

В Алматы проведена успешная спецоперация по ликвидации двух офисов, занимавшихся крупномасштабным интернет-мошенничеством, передает Tengrinews.kz со ссылкой на Polisia.kz.

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Recommend this for those interested in my work or how I think about it: oxfordpoliticalreview.com/2025/02/28/t...

Explore a vast, predatory industry rivaling the drug trade. Follow ���@suelinwong.bsky.social‬ as she uncovers a global scam economy fueled by trafficking, corruption, and money laundering, starting with a bank collapse in Kansas. Can this hidden world be dismantled?

This is the best podcast I have heard in a long long time. It's so good to be addicted to a series again... even though it also leaves me also shocked and horrified.

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

Essential reading, especially for the non-techie people in your life. Share widely!

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

Raced through this over the weekend. It's a gripping, eye-popping and hugely important story. Give it a listen, and share...

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

This is very good:

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

Truly an insightful, important — & even at times beautiful — short podcast series: Scam, Inc by @economist.com — TY @suelinwong.bsky.social “We are all the same”

Thank you for having me @andypeaps.bsky.social - it was great to chat about the rise of this terrifying, new industry, how it connects to China and even AI Sue-Lin!

Andrew Peaple@andypeaps.bsky.social · 2y ago

It was very nice to talk with @suelinwong.bsky.social for @thewirechina.bsky.social about her new podcast series Scam Inc - even if the subject matter is pretty terrifying. www.thewirechina.com/2025/02/13/s...

Amazing investigative reporting by @suelinwong.bsky.social of @economist.com on the criminal network that is "Scam Inc." First three podcast episodes done ✔ , can't wait for the rest!

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

@suelinwong.bsky.social this series is amazing and heartbreaking. Just walking Hanoi crying… cool cool..

Extraordinary investigative reporting. Read the article and listened to the pod series. Chilling

I was peripherally aware of #pigbutchering scams, but was unaware of their industrial scale and just how dark they are. This podcast by @suelinwong.bsky.social for the @economist.com is well worth a listen. 🎧 www.economist.com/audio/podcas...

Scam Inc. from Economist Podcasts+

Uncover a predatory, multi-billion-dollar industry emerging from the shadows.

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Phenomenal series of a v well-researched & presented story - I listened to it back-to-back, it was that compelling. I hope it will be recognised internationally for the quality of the work & compassionate presentation. Think you're not vulnerable to being scammed? You are, you just don't know it.

Just listened to first two and it's superb and rather chilling. Great work @suelinwong.bsky.social On the positive side, at least someone has found a genuine use case for crypto.

Started this podcast series and, oh gosh is that scary (and greatly produced & researched). Kudos to the witnesses for having the courage to tell their story, thus helping others be more cautious online. Any one of us can one day fall for a scam online.

Sue-Lin Wong@suelinwong.bsky.social · 2y ago

My year-long investigation into the multibillion dollar world of online scams is out today — on the cover of The Economist and in my new 8-part podcast series, Scam Inc Read the article: bit.ly/scam-inc Listen to the podcast: econ.st/3CFzGaL

Well worth reading this piece in @economist.com about the growth and shape of the overlooked world of online scams. The changing nature and shape of crime - more global, less hierarchical, more networked, with low entry costs. Needs new approaches to tackle www.economist.com/briefing/202...

Online scams may already be as big a scourge as illegal drugs

And they are growing fast

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