Who's behind these scammy text messages we've all been getting?

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses an investigative reporter's journey to find out who is sending him random wrong number texts and why. It also mentions resources for dealing with scam texts, as well as information about scam compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Introduction

1. What is the main story the article is about?

• An investigative reporter travels halfway around the world to find out who is sending him random wrong number texts and why.
• The article suggests that after hearing this story, the reader will never look at these messages the same way again.

2. What book is mentioned in the article?

• The article mentions Zeke Faux's book "Number Go Up".

3. What is the question the article asks the reader?

• The article asks the reader how they should respond to random wrong number texts, whether they should send links to resources like the Global Anti-Scam organization.

[02] Scam Compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar

1. What information is provided about scam compounds in Cambodia?

• The article mentions that the story focuses on the scam compounds in Cambodia.

2. What information is provided about scam compounds in Myanmar?

• The article suggests checking out a piece from reporter Isabelle Qian about life in one of the scam compounds in Myanmar.

3. What film is mentioned about the scam compounds?

• The article mentions the trailer for the Chinese film "No More Bets" about the scam compounds.

[03] Upcoming Episode

1. Who is returning to the podcast in the next episode?

• The article mentions that the next episode will mark the return of Ezra Klein to the podcast.