Stolen: A Podcast with Erin West
Stolen is a weekly podcast that uncovers the hidden world of transnational digital crime. Join host Erin West — prosecutor, cybercrime investigator, global keynote speaker, and your guide into the dark corners of the internet.
Hear from law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and the victims who’ve lived it. Erin will investigate the global rise of digital crime — scams, cyber cartels, and other forms of online exploitation — and the people caught in the crossfire. These are the voices behind the headlines and the crimes that cross borders and boundaries.
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Listen to previous episodes of Stolen
How One Officer Helps Fight Scams Nationwide
Episode 10: After discovering Bitcoin ATM scams targeting elderly victims in his community, Police Sergeant Jake Tuzinski created scam investigation techniques to help agencies across the country.
Crushing Scams with Accounting and Education
Episode 9: Aleks Ring joins the Stolen podcast to talk about forensic accounting, community education, and legislative advocacy support in the fight against scams.
Detective Keeps Consumers Safe from Crypto Scams
Episode 8: Detective Matt Hogan discusses the complexities of financial crimes, the role of technology, and the impact on victims.
Understanding the Psychology of Scams
Episode 7: Dr. Martina Dove outlines the psychological manipulation techniques scammers use, the impact on victims, and the societal consequences of eroded trust.
The Dark Side of Online Romance: Scams
Episodes 5 & 6: “That would never happen to me.” The reality is, anyone can be manipulated. Carina explains the psychological tactics a romance scammer used to steal from her.
Unmasking Digital Crime: The Fight against Scams
Episode 4: Erin West delves into the complex world of transnational organized crime with guest Michele Ilich-Daubas, who shares her role in educating communities about scams.
Fighting Scams with Blockchain Intelligence
Episode 3: Erin connects with Ari Redbord from TRM Labs to talk about cryptocurrency tracing, financial crime prevention, and recovery of stolen funds.
Scam Compounds: Inside the Shadows
Episode 2: Journalist Cezary Podkul talks about the massive compounds where human-trafficking victims are forced to run online scams and steal money.
Unveiling the World of Financial Scams
Episode 1: Erin West outlines why she started this podcast and the staggering scale of financial scams run by organized criminals.