Stolen Podcast with Erin West
The Stolen podcast is a weekly look into 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 investigates the global rise of digital crime — scams, cyber fraud, 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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Explore previous episodes of the Stolen podcast.
$196 Billion Stolen in Scams — And We’re Still Blaming Victims
Episode 50: AARP’s Kathy Stokes and Erin West talk about some of the overlooked dimensions of the scam epidemic — including how we talk about victims and the positive work being done to address the crimes.
How Social Engineers Steal Millions — and Ways to Prevent the Scams
Episode 46: Fraud Detective Marc Evans provides insight into how scammers use social engineering to scam individuals and businesses.
Scambaiter Jim Browning vs. Scammers
Episode 20: Jim Browning explains how scammers use robocalls, fake tech support, and crypto ATMs. And how he uncovered a pig-butchering compound in Dubai, which led to a massive scammer raid.
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.