EP50: The Soundtrack of Deceit: Rapping the Romance Scam
I’m living lavish… laundering it up.” Those weren’t just lyrics in a self-produced music video; they were a digital confession. In this deep-dive episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Marcus and Alexis d...
23 Maalis 27min
EP49: The Romance Scam That Turned a Community Leader Into an International Prisoner!
What happens when a search for love leads to a six-year prison sentence in a foreign country? In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, we unravel the heartbreaking journey of Donna Nelson, an A...
16 Maalis 37min
The $4,000 Power Bill Trap: How AI, Caller ID Spoofing & Bitcoin ATMs Are Hijacking Your Reality
What if the number on your caller ID can no longer be trusted? Imagine a world where the voice on the other end isn’t just a scammer, but a perfectly cloned CEO or even your own grandchild. In our dee...
2 Maalis 22min
EP 46: The Nurse, the Agent, and the $600,000 Script: A Real Scam Victim's Story!
In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, we unravel the harrowing tale of Judith Boyven, a retired nurse who fell victim to a sophisticated scam that cost her nearly $600,000. Far from being gr...
25 Helmi 25min
EP 45: Pig Butchering 2.0 - How Scammers Are Draining Home Equity (aka: HELOC Romance Scams)
In the latest episode of Behind the Scams, we uncover the alarming rise of "pig butchering" scams, now targeting unsuspecting homeowners. As scammers evolve from crypto theft to exploiting real estate...
21 Helmi 22min
EP 44 - Anatomy of a Romance Scam – Part Two: The Money, the Damage, and the Aftermath
In Part Two of our series on romance scams, we delve into the devastating financial phase where emotional bonds are exploited for money. Victims, believing they are helping someone they love, often fi...
3 Helmi 26min
EP 43: Anatomy of a Romance Scam – Part One: How the Trap Is Built
In the first installment of our two-part series, we delve into the intricate psychological architecture behind romance scams. Discover how scammers methodically identify victims, build trust, and crea...
4 Tammi 40min
