The sudden freeze of scam operations in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, has left many Cambodian construction workers in a state of uncertainty. The city, once a hub for scam companies, has seen a significant decrease in construction projects following the crackdown, leaving workers without pay and struggling to find employment. Local authorities have sealed several properties and searched for more in connection with the online scam raids. Workers have turned to scavenging and even theft to survive, with some owing money to banks and private lenders. Small protests have been organized to regain lost salaries, but workers have received little indication that their voices have been heard.