Scam Chronicles

Multimedia Ghana
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Step into the captivating world of 'Scam Chronicles,' where each episode unveils the gripping tales of high-profile scams spanning continents. Delve into the minds of notorious scammers as we unravel the intricate web of deceit, exploring the history, motivations, and lasting impacts of their schemes. Hosted by the incomparable Obidumbie Kwaku Adu Kumi, this podcast promises to educate, astonish, and entertain as we navigate through the thrilling landscape of fraud and deception.

Episodes

  1. 07/08/2024

    Scam Chronicles Ep 2 - Charles Ponzi & The History Of Ponzi Schemes

    🎬 Dive into the fascinating history of financial schemes with Adom TV! In this episode, we uncover the infamous story of the Millennium chef himself, Chef Smith. Join us as we explore how he tricked the Ghanaian press and Ghana as a whole as he announced that he had won the Guinness World Records for the cooking marathon. Discover some red flags and how to protect your self from such lies. Don’t miss out on this eye-opening episode with your host Obidumbie Adu Kumi. Check out our Scam Chronicles on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and all podcast platforms.

    20 min

  2. 05/01/2024

    Episode 1 - The History of 419: From Spanish Prisons to Modern Scams

    Dive into the intriguing history and evolution of the infamous 419 scams, also known as the Nigerian prince scam or advance-fee fraud, in our debut episode. Explore its origins dating back to the 19th century Spanish Prisoner Scam, through the Nigerian context of the early to mid-20th century, to its modern manifestations facilitated by fax machines, emails, and social engineering tactics. Uncover the common variations of 419 scams, from the classic Nigerian Prince to lottery, inheritance, romance, overpayment, and investment scams. Join us as we dissect the mechanics, psychology, and cultural context surrounding these scams and offer expert insights, victim stories, legal perspectives, prevention tips, and a deeper understanding of their global impact.

    19 min
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Step into the captivating world of 'Scam Chronicles,' where each episode unveils the gripping tales of high-profile scams spanning continents. Delve into the minds of notorious scammers as we unravel the intricate web of deceit, exploring the history, motivations, and lasting impacts of their schemes. Hosted by the incomparable Obidumbie Kwaku Adu Kumi, this podcast promises to educate, astonish, and entertain as we navigate through the thrilling landscape of fraud and deception.

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  • Creator
    Multimedia Ghana
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Multimedia Ghana
  • Show Website
    Scam Chronicles