Behind the Scams

Stamp Out Scams, Inc.

Welcome to Stamp Out Scams: Behind the Scams, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the lies, tricks, and schemes used by scammers to exploit people every day. Hosted by Nick Henley and his wife Sue. Nick is the founder of Stamp Out Scams a non-profit scam prevention organization. He is a former U.S. Treasury Special Agent and spent 25 years investigating financial crimes. He is also a licensed California Private Investigator and a Certified Fraud Specialist. This podcast exposes the methods scammers use, the psychology behind their deception, and the devastating impact on victims. Each episode dives deep into real-life scam stories, expert insights, and actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, we explore the latest trends in scams and equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead. Join us and our team of podcast volunteers as we uncover the truth Behind the Scams and work together to create a scam-free future. Subscribe now and help spread the word—because the best defense against fraud is education and awareness.

Episodes

  1. Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme

    20 AUG

    Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme

    Table of Contents Toggle Behind the Scams BlogCast: The Water ScamIntroduction A Mirage in the Desert: The Fool’s Gold of Water Vending Machine Investment FraudMusical Chairs with Collateral: How One Snack Machine Had 25 Owners and a Bank LoanPassive Income? More like Passive Aggressive: The Mirage of Returns and Investor FatigueFrom PowerPoint to Portfolio: Bonds, Big Investors, and Bigger Lies ($275 Million Ponzi Scheme Details)Big Investors, Bigger Red FlagsCollateral: The Comedy of “Secured” Bonds

    53 min
  2. Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave

    10 AUG

    Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave

    Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroduction: A Humanitarian Crisis!How Tech Dreams Morph Into Traps: The Lure and Snare of Scam FarmsThe Bait: High Salaries and Free TravelThe Trap: From Arrival to EnslavementWho Falls Victim? Vulnerability and AspirationThe Machinery of Deception: How Fraud Factories OperateBeyond Borders: A Growing, Hidden CrisisInside the Compounds: Daily Life, Control, and Modern SlaveryLocked Down and Cut Off: Living Conditions Behind Barbed WireEndless Labor: The Reality of Online Scam Farms

    1h 6m
  3. Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams

    7 AUG

    Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams

    Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroductionThe Anatomy of a Modern Romance Scam (and Why They Still Work)Old-School Lies, New-School ToolsHow the Scam UnfoldsWhy These Scams Still WorkFrom Utah to Nigeria: The Real Cases Behind the HeadlinesMulti-Million-Dollar Swindles: The Utah ConnectionAn Ex-Federal Agent’s Deep DiveHow the Scam Worked: Exploiting Trust and TechnologyHow the Scripts Play Out: Real Victims, Real Losses, Surreal Stories

    28 min

  4. 3 AUG

    Venmo, Victims & Viral Scams: Mom & Daughter Spill the Digital Tea on Gen Z Fraud (and Awkward Lessons Learned)

    Table of Contents Toggle  IntroductionI Almost Fell for It: Tales of Millennial Mishaps and Gen Z Close CallsSarah vs. The $375 “Bank” Text: A Real-World Bank Fraud ScamWhy Even “Digital Natives” Get DupedEmbarrassing Fail? Why Reporting Is a Power MoveUnmasking the Numbers: What Stats Say About Gen Z & Millennial Scam VictimsYou Call That ‘Digital Native’? How Our Online Habits Are a Hacker’s PlaygroundFrom Venmo to Instagram ‘Deals’: The Danger of Seamless Digital LifeSarah’s Story: When Venmo Becomes a Scam Magnet

    19 min

  5. 2 AUG

    The Gold Grifter: When Greed Turns to Fraud

    Table of Contents Toggle Welcome to Another BlogCast Episode!The Gold Grifter ScamGold: Shiny Shield or Scam Magnet?Why Gold? (And Not Beanie Babies or Bitcoin?)Surging Prices, Surging ScamsWhy Seniors Are the Prime TargetsInside the Gold Bars Scam: Fear, Phonies & Christmas PaperPop-Ups, Panic, and Phony FedsHigh Pressure Sales Tactics: “Act Now or Lose Everything!”From Savings to Shiny Bars—And Then, Christmas Paper?Couriers: The Unwitting MiddlemenVulnerability for Sale: Why Seniors Get Targeted (and How Scammers Twist the Knife)Senior...

    21 min

  6. 30 JUL

    Pig Butchering Scams EXPOSED: How Scammers Manipulate & Steal Millions

    Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroductionPig Butchering Scam Overview: A Digital SlaughterhouseCryptocurrency Trading Platform Scams: Are You Next?Emotional Manipulation in Scams: The Soft Science of Getting ScammedMajor Cryptocurrency Scam Indictments & Money Laundering: Following the Dirty DollarsScam Prevention Tips 2025: Turning the TablesConclusion BlogCast: From Audio to Insight This post comes straight from an episode of Behind the Scams, the true‑crime podcast from Stamp Out Scams. We couldn’t choose between writing or talking about scams—so we figured, why not both? That’s how the BlogCast was born: in a world full of scams, sometimes you need both a keyboard and a microphone to fight back. We’ve turned this podcast episode into a full written story because the lessons in it are simply too important to miss. Scams don’t just steal money—they take away trust, security, and sometimes even lives. By turning these stories into blog posts, we make sure you can read, share, and easily search for the crucial prevention details that might one day protect someone you care about. If you prefer to take it all in at your own pace, the full story from the podcast is right here in written form. It’s designed to let you dig into the details in whatever way works best for you. Prefer listening over reading? The full episode is waiting for you in the player above. And if you’ve got a favorite podcast app, we’ve made it easy—just scroll click on your platform of choice. It’s like scam‑fighting, but hands‑free!

    43 min
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About

Welcome to Stamp Out Scams: Behind the Scams, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the lies, tricks, and schemes used by scammers to exploit people every day. Hosted by Nick Henley and his wife Sue. Nick is the founder of Stamp Out Scams a non-profit scam prevention organization. He is a former U.S. Treasury Special Agent and spent 25 years investigating financial crimes. He is also a licensed California Private Investigator and a Certified Fraud Specialist. This podcast exposes the methods scammers use, the psychology behind their deception, and the devastating impact on victims. Each episode dives deep into real-life scam stories, expert insights, and actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, we explore the latest trends in scams and equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead. Join us and our team of podcast volunteers as we uncover the truth Behind the Scams and work together to create a scam-free future. Subscribe now and help spread the word—because the best defense against fraud is education and awareness.

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  • Creator
    Stamp Out Scams, Inc.
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Stamp Out Scams, Inc.
  • Show Website
    Behind the Scams

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