The Phantom Menace of Scam Calls: A Global Problem in Need of a Solution Scam calls and robocalls have become ubiquitous in modern life, but their impact extends far beyond mere annoyance.
These issues are symptoms of a more sinister problem: the increasing sophistication and reach of transnational organized crime.
Recent reports from the US government reveal that much of the financial damage from scams can be tied to Chinese criminal networks based in Southeast Asia.