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Money scams are not only crossing countries but also happening inside the country. Both during and after the pandemic, scammers targeted Cambodians, particularly through social media.  While there are a variety of scams, this article will focus on two specific examples. Pen-producing workers There was an account on social media posting that they needed local people, staying in Phnom Penh and in provinces, to work as pen producers. They stated that they had all the necessary parts for the pens and only required individuals to assemble them. Furthermore, they asserted that individuals could perform this task from their homes.  Cambodian women, especially housewives, were interested because they needed money to help support their husbands. When they contacted the page, they were instructed to send money first through online platforms (not a bank), with the claim that this was necessary in case they didn’t work or if they sold the pens to obtain cash themselves. The amount depende...

Most people like to ask what kind of business they can be successful in when they start it. As the experienced people told them to select target customers and then find a kind of business that matches their needs, the newbies usually asked what kind of business can match all types of customers. It's hard to answer because no business can serve all customers. However, if you are the newbie and you insist on finding that business, you can try this challenge. There are five people, including you. It’s mealtime, and you are assigned to be a cook. One person is a vegan; one eats only fish but not seafood; one avoids vegetables and freshwater food; one avoids all kinds of eggs; you avoid dairy; and all five avoid canned foods.  If you can find a food that matches all five, then you will have a chance to be a successful businessman fast.