As the world becomes increasingly connected, digital fraud has evolved from a local problem into a global one. West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, is witnessing the rise of “hustle kingdoms”—informal academies that train individuals to carry out digital scams.
Hustle academies: West Africa’s online scammers are training others in fraud and sextortion
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