Stolen Podcast: Episodes 1–10
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 scam industry.
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.
Episode 9: Aleks Ring joins the Stolen podcast to talk about forensic accounting, community education, and legislative advocacy support in the fight against scams.
Episode 8: Detective Matt Hogan discusses the complexities of financial crimes, the role of technology, and the impact on victims.
Episode 7: Dr. Martina Dove outlines the psychological manipulation techniques scammers use, the impact on victims, and the societal consequences of eroded trust.
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.
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.
Episode 3: Erin connects with Ari Redbord from TRM Labs to talk about cryptocurrency tracing, financial crime prevention, and recovery of stolen funds.
Episode 2: Journalist Cezary Podkul talks about the massive compounds where human-trafficking victims are forced to run online scams and steal money.
Episode 1: Erin West outlines why she started this podcast and the staggering scale of financial scams run by organized criminals.