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Welcome to Behind the Scams, the premier scam prevention podcast pulling back the curtain on advanced social engineering, financial crime cartels, and modern cyber fraud. Hosted by former U.S. Treasury Department Special Agent Nick Henley and his wife Sue, this series delivers essential investigative storytelling and deep true-crime breakdowns of high-stakes criminal syndicates. From weaponized AI romance scams and complex pig butchering operations to targeted elder financial abuse and real-time AI voice cloning traps, we expose the exact mechanics of digital deception. Our mission is to protect fraud victims and vulnerable audiences with actionable defensive tactics, professional intelligence, and concrete tools to stay one step ahead. Subscribe today to equip your family with the ultimate survival guide for the digital age—because education is the absolute best defense against fraud.
Unknown Host hosts Behind the Scams | Financial Crime & Scam Prevention, a education show with 70 episodes published.
Artificial intelligence has transformed digital deception, turning simple scams into sophisticated cons. In our latest episode, we explore the world of AI social engineering, where bad actors use automated personas to cr
Over $17.7 billion was lost in a single year to cyber-enabled fraud, as modern software-driven Ponzi schemes masquerade as legitimate fintech apps. In this eye-opening episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick and Sue reve
What happens when a romance scam evolves from emotional manipulation into drugging, kidnapping, and even death? In this chilling episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick Henley and Sue delve into the disturbing case of
In our latest episode an impostor scam victim survivor, Clara, reveals how fake federal agents pushed her into virtual custody, coercing her into handing $400,000 in physical gold to a doorstep courier and depositing $99
In a shocking case of corporate fraud, Arup's Hong Kong office fell victim to a deepfake video call scam that siphoned off $25 million. This episode of *Behind the Scams* reveals how criminals used urgency, secrecy, and
In this new episode of "Behind the Scams," hear the harrowing tale of "Ted," a victim of a pig butchering scam that cost him $716,000. What began as an innocent social media message spiraled into a web of deceit, manipul
In this episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue Henley expose a ruthless timeshare resale scam targeting older Americans. Discover how scammers use fake buyers, stolen lead lists, and upfront closing fees to drain savi
In the latest episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick and Sue Henley delve into the alarming world of modern cybercrime, revealing the top 10 scams threatening families in 2026. From the insidious pig butchering schemes
Welcome to a chilling exploration of the $15 million AI romance scam syndicate that preys on vulnerable individuals. In this gripping investigation, hosts Nick and Sue unravel the sophisticated tactics employed by transn
Welcome to the first episode of Pop-Up Podcasts on the Behind the Scams network! Join retired federal agent Nick Henley and special guests Ben and Delores as they unravel the chilling tactics behind the AI voice cloning
Welcome to Episode 69 of the Behind the Scams podcast, where we delve into the chilling world of the Bule Hunter Playbook. This episode uncovers the harrowing four-year experience of a victim named Frank, who fell prey t
Every year, countless victims of financial fraud hear four devastating words from law enforcement: “It’s a civil matter.” This gut-wrenching moment often leaves families feeling abandoned as their life savings vanish, fr
In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue Henley expose the shocking reality of Southeast Asia’s cyber-scam compounds. With over 300,000 individuals trafficked into these fortified facilities, wh
What happens when human trafficking collides with high-tech financial fraud? In this gripping episode of Behind the Scams, former federal special agent Nick Henley and co-host Sue Henley take you inside the fortified cyb
In this gripping episode of Behind the Scams, we unveil the shocking details of the $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Estonian nationals Sergei Potapenko and Ivan Turõgin through their cloud-mining
Welcome to another gripping installment of the podcast. In EP64: The Caregivers Game Part 2: Trust Traps & the Ultimate Betrayal, we pull back the curtain on one of the most insidious forms of financial exploitation in t
Welcome to the debut of Scam Watch, where we unveil a chilling evolution in corporate financial crime: deepfake voice scams. Imagine a financial controller confidently approving a $90,000 payment, only to discover the vo
In Part 1 of "Behind the Scams," we delve into the chilling world of caregiver scams that prey on our most vulnerable. Join us as we uncover the harrowing story of Charles E. Wallace Jr., who discovered a live-in aide ha
Picture this: a high-rolling young man, seemingly living the dream as a newly signed NBA draft pick, is actually orchestrating a multi-million dollar cyber-extortion and identity theft ring—all while under house arrest.
In Episode 60: The Illusion of Trust (Part 2) – Unraveling the Asset Web, we dive deep into the intricate layers of trust that bind our financial systems. What happens when that trust is tested? Join us as we explore the
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