Inside a Scam Complex’s Detailed Playbook

A New York Times report gained rare access to Shunda Park, a Myanmar office complex used as a scam center, after it was captured by a rebel militia. The complex housed over 3,500 fraudsters from various countries, many trafficked into the operation, who ran elaborate online scams targeting victims worldwide. These Chinese-run networks used deepfake technology, doctored videos, and carefully crafted personas to build trust and ultimately steal money, often through fake investment opportunities. Scammers tailored their approaches based on the age and nationality of their targets, spending months cultivating relationships before introducing fraudulent schemes. The seized materials revealed detailed playbooks and fake identities used to deceive victims.

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