Stolen Podcast with Erin West
The Stolen Podcast is a weekly look into the hidden world of transnational digital crime. Join host Erin West — former prosecutor, now cybercrime investigator, global keynote speaker, and your guide into the dark corners of the internet.
Hear from law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and 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.
“I Thought LinkedIn Was Safe” — How a Utah Woman Lost $850,000
Episode 60: Scam survivor Anola Johnson shares her story of a romance scam and what she learned about manipulation, social media, and how to turn her experience into advocacy.
Investment Scam Exposed: A Journey of Fraud and Frustration
Episode 58: Despite his careful research and skepticism, scammers defrauded Syd of $50,000. Next came the challenge of dealing with law enforcement.
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.
Even the Bank Thought the Scammer’s Site Was Real
Episode 19: Scammers used love, deepfakes, and a counterfeit trading platform to steal over $1 million. Nahid shares how the bank told her the website was safe — and how law enforcement failed to help.
Romance Scammers Steal 90% of Man’s Retirement Savings
Episode 15: Chris shares how a Facebook friend request led to months of manipulation, cryptocurrency investment fraud, and the theft of nearly all of his retirement savings.