Episodes

  • Phishing and Smishing - Navigating Email and Text Fraud

    Phishing and Smishing - Navigating Email and Text Fraud
    Mar 13 2025
    The article is a rue crime podcast transcript narrated by Vincent "Vinny" Morelli, a former fraud investigator turned podcaster. It provides a comprehensive examination of phishing (email scams) and smishing (text message scams), explaining how these digital deceptions work, the psychological tactics scammers use, and detailed real-world examples of various scam operations. Written in Vinny's gritty, street-smart voice, the piece offers practical advice for identifying red flags, implementing protective measures, and steps to take if victimized. The article concludes with insights on emerging threats and reinforces that awareness is the best defense against these evolving digital cons.
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    44 mins
  • Vishing and Caller ID Spoofing-The Rise of Voice Phishing

    Vishing and Caller ID Spoofing-The Rise of Voice Phishing
    Mar 13 2025
    This is a podcast featuring Vincent "Vinny" Morelli, a former fraud investigator turned true crime podcaster, discussing vishing (voice phishing) and caller ID spoofing scams. Written in Vinny's gritty, experienced voice, it explains how modern phone scammers use psychological manipulation and technology to impersonate legitimate organizations. The article details real-world cases, including scams targeting elderly victims and businesses, breaks down the sophisticated methods and technology behind these operations, and provides practical advice for protection. It concludes with Vinny's signature sign-off promoting the "Quiet Please" podcast network.
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    25 mins
  • The Evolution of Modern Scams - Insights from a Former Fraud Investigator

    The Evolution of Modern Scams - Insights from a Former Fraud Investigator
    Mar 13 2025
    This podcast narrated by Vincent "Vinny" Morelli, a former NYPD fraud investigator turned true crime podcaster. In his gritty, experienced voice, Vinny explores the evolution of modern scams in the digital age, explaining how technology has transformed traditional cons into sophisticated global operations. He details how scammers use psychological manipulation combined with technical sophistication to target vulnerable populations, shares insights from his law enforcement career through specific case examples, and offers practical prevention strategies. The script maintains Vinny's characteristic no-nonsense style with occasional dark humor while educating listeners on recognizing scam red flags, and concludes with a call for vigilance and his signature sign-off for the "Scam" podcast series produced by "Quiet Please" podcast networks.
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    25 mins