Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Protecting your family from Internet Scams, Con Artists and Cybercrime
At Scams, Hacks and Frauds. We believe that sharing stories is the absolute best way to protect people from getting scammed by an internet scam, being caught up in a fraud, or falling into a hacker's trap. By listening to our stories and sharing them with your friends and family, you can be better protected against Scammers, Fraudsters and Hackers.
Each week, you and your loved ones can learn the red flags of a scam or fraud attempt by listening to a true-crime story in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, helping keep you and your loved ones safe from an Internet Scam or Con artist.
In a world full of misinformation and AI-generated stories, it's hard to know what is true. You'll find all of our episodes, transcripts, and Further reading on our website at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com so you don't just have to take our word for it. We don't use AI to generate our stories, and every word Cee says was spoken by Cee.
We share new stories every other Monday.
Have you fallen for an Internet Scam, Fraud or been Phished? Please share with us your stories. Email Cee@scamshacksandfrauds.com with your story.
Episodes
36 episodes
Timeshare Recovery Scams
Think you've escaped your timeshare nightmare? Think again. This episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds exposes a devastating timeshare recovery scam operation that targeted timeshare owners not once, but multiple times over — prov...
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Scammy Sales Tactics & Timeshares
Sales Tactics You Need to Know... and are Timeshares a Scam?Have you ever felt pressured into buying something you didn't want? In this episode of Scams, Hacks and Frauds, we expose the manipulative sales tactics used by ...
Scamming Travel Agents and Travel insurance Fraud
Are you planning a trip this summer? Travel scams and travel fraud are more common than you think — and in this episode of Scams, Hacks and Frauds, we expose two real cases that could save your holiday.Travel Fraud Case 1 — The Trave...
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Pig Butchering Scams: Inside the scam Call Centres Forcing victims into Fraud
This week, Scams, Hacks and Frauds asks what really goes on inside an Internet scam call centre? This week we go deep into the pig butchering scam industry — and the shocking truth that many of the people running these internet scams are...
Tech Support Scams - Scammer Jailed for Debit Card Fraud
Fake Tech Support scams cost their victims billions every year. This week on Scams, Hacks and Frauds we look into these scams, we'll tell you just how they trick you into thinking there really are problems with your computer.. But we wont...
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Work-From-Home Job Scams | Employment Fraud Red Flags
On Scams, Hacks and Frauds this week, we take you deep into a real employment scam. What promised to be a dream work-from-home job turned out not just a nightmare but a full-on scam, with money laundering on top. If you're looking ...
What is Money Laundering? Why is it used in Scams and Fraud?
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds. Do you have a strange shop or restaurant in your town that no-one goes to but never seems to close down? That might be a front for Money Laundering.This episode we're taking a step out of o...
Fake Music, Fraudulent Listeners, Real Prison Time: Spotify Scammed For Millions
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds! In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating true crime story about a sophisticated scam operation where Michael Smith was convicted of fraud related to fake listeners streaming AI-generated music on Spot...
Scamming As A Service - The Tale of a Phishing Fraud Kit Mastermind.
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds. Have you ever wondered how Scammers get your information? Have you seen those ads that tell you how easy it is to get your business online? What if I told you that setting up a trap to steal...
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Voter Fraud: True Threat or Just a Scam
Is voter fraud a widespread problem or a manufactured crisis? In this eye-opening episode, we expose the truth about voter fraud statistics, explore real-world cases of election fraud, and reveal how strict voter ID laws may be the real scam ta...
Gift Card Fraud Exposed: How a 3 Man Scam Ring Was Stopped While Retailers Fail to Act
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds! In today's episode, we dive deep into a fascinating true crime story about a notorious gift card fraud ring of three Chinese nationals in the US. This group spent tens of thousands of dollars ...
Is PayPal Honey a Scam?
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we explore real life fraud and hacking stories. This week we ask Is PayPal Honey a scam? Discover the shocking fraud allegations against PayPal Honey in this deep dive into a...
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Buying a Lordship or Ladyship: Scam or Legit Life Hack?
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we explore real life fraud and hacking stories. This week, we ask if buying a Lordship is a legitimate life hack or just another scam.Have you come across ads or videos promising to ma...
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Ponzi Scam Fraudster David Gentile Freed After Trump Commutes Sentence
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we recount True Crime Scam, Fraud and Hacking stories.We round out 2025 with a shocking true crime news update: US President Donald Trump has commuted the sentence of David Gentile, the fraudster...
Charles Ponzi's Scam: The Classic Fraud That Is Still Around Today
Welcome to Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, where we retell tales of true crime fraudsters and scams. This week we're looking at one of the big grandaddies of the Scam world: The Ponzi Scheme.We delve into the world of Ponzi schemes, using the ...
Why Do Scams And Hacks Ask For Bitcoin?
Weclome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds where we follow true crime scam and hack stories. This week we ponder "Why do Scams and Hacks ask for bitcoin?".We explore the dark underbelly of cryptocurrency and how unsuspecting individuals ca...
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Virtual Kidnapping Scams: A True Crime Nightmare
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we retell true crime scam stories. This week we delve into Virtual Kidnappings, something that is every parent's nightmare.Virtual kidnapping scams are a terrifying new form of fraud...
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Hack Alert: 6 Million victims at risk as outsourcer hacked - What you can do to minimise your chances of being a hacking victim
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where we look at true crime hacking stories. Your data may have already been taken by hackers who have infiltrated a company responsible for the pensions of millions.Join us as we uncover a stagg...
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NFC Card Payment Fraud: How Scammers Exploit Contactless Technology
Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds, where True Crime stories about Scams and Hacks are our speciality. This week, we see both combined as a man sees his bank account robbed when his card details are stolen.Join us as we delve into ...
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Scam Queen Faces justice: Fraudster caught by TV producer
This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we unravel the web of deceit spun by Marianne Smith, a seemingly ordinary woman who became a master con artist. s we delve deeper into Marianne's life, we discover her connection with Jonathan, a televisio...
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Scan or Scam? - Is that QR code setting you up to get scammed? (Scams, Hacks and Frauds)
This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we dive into the alarming rise of QR code scams that are turning a once-innovative technology into a tool for fraud. Remember when QR codes were heralded as the future of convenience? Unfortunately, they h...
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Love and Fraud: The Heartbreak of Romance Scams
This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we uncover the heart-wrenching reality of romance scams, where love can lead to devastating financial loss. Join us as we share the true story of Alison Peters, a British grandmother who fell victim to a f...
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Do Encryption backdoors benefit Hackers and Scammers? Governments Vs Privacy.
In this week's episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we explore the nuanced relationship between encryption backdoors and the activities of hackers and scammers. With the rise of end-to-end encryption, user privacy is at the forefront of technol...
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How Safe Are Online ID Checks? Scam and Hack Insights
Dive into the risks of online ID verification and how scammers exploit this process. We share real examples and expert hacks to keep your personal information safe from fraud and hacks.In this episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we expl...
Behind the keyboard - Espionage and Identity Theft
This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we delve into the chilling world of cyber espionage, where unsuspecting companies become pawns in a dangerous game orchestrated by North Korean operatives. Join us as we unravel the harrowing tale of Chris...
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