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The Aerial Warfare
Aerial Warfare makes math soar with thrilling air combat, tricky math missions, customizable planes, cooperative and competitive multiplayer - an unforgettable educational adventure blending math with adrenaline-pumping action.
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Resonato
Resonato transports you to a futuristic space colony to explore magical musical discovery, creation, and mastery through iconic songs, virtual instruments, and relaxing fun.
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Aerial Warfare Holiday
Aerial Warfare: Holiday Edition blends math skills with festive fun to save Christmas through exciting missions, upgradable planes, and competitive leaderboards - an unforgettable educational adventure for all ages.
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Mycota Secret
The Secret of Mycota fuses English, chess, and fantasy in an immersive adventure to stop a mushroom invasion using idioms, magic, and strategy.
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English First-Aid Kits (Lite)
English First Aid Kits transforms intimidating test prep into an exciting learning adventure with bite-sized modules, useful tactics, and engaging games to master English skills with confidence.
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Kalimbo
Unlock the magic of the kalimba with interactive tutorials, creative remixing, and a community to share your thumb-plucked melodies and rhythms mastered on this accessible and fun musical journey.
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English First-Aid Kits (Basic)
English First Aid Kits premium unlocks limitless English mastery for acing exams with unlimited access, thrilling games, crystal audio, diverse topics, intuitive layout, and wholesome fun.
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The Little Newsstand
An immersive experience where you manage an old newsstand while learning English and Japanese. Organize newspapers, protect earnings, and create unique content. Download now and start your language-learning journey!
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Insights

Unmasking Scam Inc.: The Global Epidemic of Online Fraud and How to Fight Back
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital deception, the global enterprise of Scam Inc. has emerged as a formidable and sophisticated entity, leaving no one immune to its nefarious tactics. Take, for instance, the harrowing tale of Edgar, who met Rita on LinkedIn. Their friendship blossomed online, and Rita, posing as a Singaporean consultant, offered to teach Edgar the ropes of crypto trading. Initially, Edgar saw promising returns, but when he attempted to cash out, the harsh reality set in: the crypto-trading site was a sham, and he had lost a staggering $78,000. Rita, it turned out, was a trafficked Filipina held captive in Myanmar, both victims of a sinister scheme known as "pig-butchering."

This elaborate scam, detailed in The Economist's eight-part podcast "Scam Inc.," is just the tip of the iceberg in a global industry that pilfers over $500 billion annually. Pig-butchering, or sha zhu pan in Chinese criminal slang, involves a meticulous process of building trust with targets before exploiting them financially. The industry's rapid growth is alarming; in Singapore, scams have become the most prevalent felony, and the UN estimates that nearly 250,000 people in Cambodia and Myanmar are employed in this illicit sector.

The scale and sophistication of online scams rival that of the illegal drug trade, but with a more insidious reach. Everyone is a potential target, from neuroscience PhDs to relatives of FBI investigators. Scammers prey on a range of human vulnerabilities, including fear, loneliness, greed, grief, and boredom. The industry thrives in lawless enclaves, where scammers operate from fortified compounds, complete with torture chambers for unruly workers. These operations are often shielded by corrupt officials, making them virtually untouchable.

To combat this growing menace, a multi-faceted approach is essential. Education and awareness campaigns, like those in Singapore, can help, but law enforcement must also adapt. Police forces need to collaborate with banks, crypto exchanges, internet service providers, telecoms companies, social media platforms, and e-commerce firms to create a robust network capable of tracking and freezing illicit funds. Singapore's nerve center, where such collaborations are already in place, serves as a model for other nations to follow. As AI continues to evolve, so too will the tactics of scammers, making it crucial for authorities to stay one step ahead in this digital arms race. For more insights, listen to "Scam Inc." and stay informed about the latest strategies to protect yourself and others from falling prey to these sophisticated scams.

Team

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Tracy W.Y. Lui

Founder

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James S.L. Luk

Computer Specialist and Technical Programmer

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Timothy S.C. Luk

Music Producer and Composer

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Tiffany W.Y. Luk

Graphic Designer

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T.Y. Lui

Director