Southeast Asian leaders and key counterparts, including from the U.S. and China, are raising alarms over online scams. These scams have swindled billions from people worldwide. The issue will be a major focus at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit on Tuesday in the Philippines. The leaders will express concern over transnational criminal organizations using scams and human trafficking. They acknowledge the exploitation of digital technologies by sophisticated criminals. Authorities have reported workers being lured into scam centers and subjected to threats. Leaders will encourage sharing information and strengthening cooperation to dismantle these operations.