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Behind the Scams

Behind the Scams

By: Stamp Out Scams Inc.
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 Welcome to Stamp Out Scams: Behind the Scams, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the lies, tricks, and schemes used by scammers to exploit people every day. Hosted by Nick Henley and his wife Sue. Nick is the founder of Stamp Out Scams a non-profit scam prevention organization. He is a former U.S. Treasury Special Agent and spent 25 years investigating financial crimes. He is also a licensed California Private Investigator and a Certified Fraud Specialist. This podcast exposes the methods scammers use, the psychology behind their deception, and the devastating impact on victims. Each episode dives deep into real-life scam stories, expert insights, and actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, we explore the latest trends in scams and equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead. Join us and our team of podcast volunteers as we uncover the truth Behind the Scams and work together to create a scam-free future. Subscribe now and help spread the word—because the best defense against fraud is education and awareness.© 2025 Stamp Out Scams, Inc. Politics & Government True Crime
Episodes
  • Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme

    Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme
    Aug 20 2025

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    • Behind the Scams BlogCast: The Water Scam
    • Introduction
    • A Mirage in the Desert: The Fool’s Gold of Water Vending Machine Investment Fraud
    • Musical Chairs with Collateral: How One Snack Machine Had 25 Owners and a Bank Loan
    • Passive Income? More like Passive Aggressive: The Mirage of Returns and Investor Fatigue
    • From PowerPoint to Portfolio: Bonds, Big Investors, and Bigger Lies ($275 Million Ponzi Scheme Details)
    • Big Investors, Bigger Red Flags
    • Collateral: The Comedy of “Secured” Bonds
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    53 mins
  • Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave

    Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave
    Aug 10 2025

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    • BlogCast: From Audio to Insight
    • Introduction: A Humanitarian Crisis!
    • How Tech Dreams Morph Into Traps: The Lure and Snare of Scam Farms
    • The Bait: High Salaries and Free Travel
    • The Trap: From Arrival to Enslavement
    • Who Falls Victim? Vulnerability and Aspiration
    • The Machinery of Deception: How Fraud Factories Operate
    • Beyond Borders: A Growing, Hidden Crisis
    • Inside the Compounds: Daily Life, Control, and Modern Slavery
    • Locked Down and Cut Off: Living Conditions Behind Barbed Wire
    • Endless Labor: The Reality of Online Scam Farms
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams

    Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams
    Aug 7 2025

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    • BlogCast: From Audio to Insight
    • Introduction
    • The Anatomy of a Modern Romance Scam (and Why They Still Work)
    • Old-School Lies, New-School Tools
    • How the Scam Unfolds
    • Why These Scams Still Work
    • From Utah to Nigeria: The Real Cases Behind the Headlines
    • Multi-Million-Dollar Swindles: The Utah Connection
    • An Ex-Federal Agent’s Deep Dive
    • How the Scam Worked: Exploiting Trust and Technology
    • How the Scripts Play Out: Real Victims, Real Losses, Surreal Stories
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    28 mins
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