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Preying on desperation, seasonal work scammers

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By The Editorial Board 26 November 2025, 8:00PM

More than 50 people turned up at Malaefatu in the hopes of securing seasonal work, only to learn they had been conned. The number impacted by the scam artists could be more. This is not a laughing matter.

By The Editorial Board 26 November 2025, 8:00PM

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