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Stolen Podcast

Stolen Podcast

Auteur(s): Erin West
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Uncover the hidden world of transnational digital crime, scams, and fraud.

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  • LinkedIn Job Scams Explained: Jay Jones Reveals How Fake Recruiters Steal From Desperate Job Seekers (Ep 27)
    Nov 12 2025

    When Jay Jones was laid off and posted his "Open to Work" banner on LinkedIn, he was immediately targeted by scammers. In this episode of Stolen, host Erin West sits down with The Profiler to expose the sophisticated job scam industry preying on vulnerable job seekers. Jay reveals how fake recruiters, resume writers, and hiring managers use ATS (Applicant Tracking System) scare tactics to steal personal information, drain bank accounts, and commit identity theft.

    Learn how scammers are infiltrating LinkedIn with fake company pages, fake jobs on real company profiles, and romance scams targeting executives. Jay shares red flags to watch for, including phrases like "beat the ATS," upfront payment requests, and confidential job postings. Whether you're a new graduate, recently laid off, or actively job hunting, this episode provides critical insights to protect yourself from job scams that cost victims thousands of dollars and pose a national security threat to the United States.

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    48 min
  • Ari Redbord on the Biggest U.S. Move Yet Against Transnational Organized Crime (Ep 26)
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode, Erin West sits down with Ari Redbord of TRM Labs to unpack one of the biggest moves yet against global scam networks — the $15 billion forfeiture and indictment of Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi and the Prince Group. They break down what the U.S. government did, how sanctions, forfeiture, and FinCEN actions work together, and why this is a turning point in the global fight against pig butchering scams and transnational organized crime.

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    52 min
  • Matt Rife Impersonation Scam: The Romance Fraud Cost Me Everything - Cristy's Story (Ep 25)
    Oct 29 2025

    Cristy shares her heartbreaking story of falling victim to an elaborate celebrity impersonation scam. After making her Instagram profile public for one week to support her niece, she was contacted by someone claiming to be comedian Matt Rife. What began as a seemingly authentic connection—complete with voice messages, flowers, and deep conversations about mindfulness—evolved into a sophisticated romance and cryptocurrency investment fraud that cost her everything.

    In this emotional episode of Stolen with host Erin West, Cristy reveals how scammers used love bombing, multiple fake personas (including a PR person and financial planner), and psychological manipulation to isolate her and gain her trust. She discusses the warning signs she missed, the devastating financial and emotional impact, and her journey toward recovery and self-forgiveness.

    If you or someone you know has been targeted by celebrity impersonation scams, romance fraud, or cryptocurrency investment schemes, this episode offers crucial insights into how these operations work and why even intelligent, cautious people can fall victim.

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    39 min
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