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Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams
10 Minutes could save your wallet!
At Scams, Hacks and Frauds. We believe that sharing stories is the absolute best way to protect people from getting scammed 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 just by listening to a true crime story told in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, helping keep you and your loved ones safe.
In a world full of misinformation and AI generated stories, its 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 share new stories most Mondays.
Please share with us your stories. Email Cee@scamshacksandfrauds.com with your story.
Episodes
29 episodes
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...
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Episode 29
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8:59
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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Episode 28
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9:09
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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...
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Episode 27
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10:16
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 ...
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Episode 26
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10:21
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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Episode 25
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13:19
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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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Episode 24
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14:19
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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...
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Episode 23
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8:03
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 ...
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Episode 22
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10:09
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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Episode 21
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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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Episode 20
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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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Episode 19
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10:28
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Why did a Bank's fraud team ignore this scam victim? NFC Card Payment Fraud - Scams Hacks and Fraud
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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Episode 18
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8:50
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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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Episode 17
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11:40
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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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Episode 16
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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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Episode 15
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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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Episode 14
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10:16
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Online ID Checks: Safety or Scam and Hack Magnet?
In this episode of Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we explore the new internet age verification laws and their implications for online safety and potential scams. With the UK's Online Safety Act 2023 now in effect and similar legal rules in Au...
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Episode 13
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10:38
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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Episode 12
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10:40
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VPNs: Protection from hacks or just a scam?
This week on Scams, Hacks, and Frauds, we take a pause from our true crime stories and instead take a deep dive into the true crime world of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to separate fact from fiction in the realm of online security. Are VPNs...
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Episode 11
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9:35
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Romance Scam Victim in foriegn prison - Police won't look for the scammer.
A grandmother's life takes a harrowing turn as she finds herself imprisoned in a foreign country due to an elaborate international scam. In this gripping episode, we explore the tragic story of Donna Nelson, a victim caught in a web of d...
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Episode 10
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Is Booking.com a Booking.scam? Staying safe from Travel Fraud this summer.
In the age of online bookings, planning a trip can be as easy as a few clicks. However, with convenience comes risk, especially when it comes to travel booking scams. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the alarming rise of fraud a...
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Episode 9
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9:24
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Sim Swap Fraud: How a Phone Number hacker Scammed $24 Million in a Day
In this gripping episode, Cee unravels the shocking tale of a $24 million heist stemming from a SIM swap fraud that left victim Michael Turpin reeling. As we delve into the events of 2018, we discover how a 15-year-old hacker managed to reset T...
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Episode 8
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Scattered Spider Hack Qantas - Can Passwords really keep your account safe?
Cee delves into the recent cyberattack on Australian airline Qantas, attributed to the notorious hacking group Scattered Spider.Cee also provides practical advice on protecting personal information, emphasising the dangers of password r...
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Episode 7
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Ghost Broker Fraud - The Car insurance Scam targeting young drivers
Cee investigates the alarming rise of ghost brokers in the UK, a scam that leaves unsuspecting young drivers like 18-year-old Wayne Simpson in dire straits. After a car accident, Wayne discovers that his seemingly legitimate insurance policy is...
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Episode 6
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Can you spot a change raising scam?
In this enlightening episode, Cee takes us through the intricacies of a change rasing scam, breaking it down into manageable steps to help listeners recognise and avoid falling victim to this clever con. By role-playing as a scammer working aga...
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Episode 5
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5:40