The Real Scam
The Real Scam
Podcast Description
In today's world, there is a new crime run by a new organised crime. A new mafia exists in Africa and other parts of the world where scammers hide behind fake profiles and scare the vulnerable out of their hard earned money. The leave a trail of broken dreams, broken hearts and sometimes a life is taken because the victim blaming gets too much. In this series we talk to those who have come forward, knowing they will be shamed and blamed, but are keen to help others.
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The show dives into various types of scams, including recovery scams, romance scams, job scams, and sextortion, with episode examples detailing personal experiences of victims like Kota Youngblood's deception and the emotional repercussions of sextortion. Specific focus areas include educating listeners on recognizing warning signs and preventative measures against these fraudulent activities.
In today’s world, there is a new crime run by a new organised crime. A new mafia exists in Africa and other parts of the world where scammers hide behind fake profiles and scare the vulnerable out of their hard earned money. The leave a trail of broken dreams, broken hearts and sometimes a life is taken because the victim blaming gets too much. In this series we talk to those who have come forward, knowing they will be shamed and blamed, but are keen to help others.
In this eye-opening episode of the Stolen Podcast, host Erin West interviews Chris Colocousis, a romance scam survivor who lost 90% of his retirement savings to a sophisticated cryptocurrency investment fraud known as “pig butchering.”
Chris shares his detailed story of how what began as a Facebook friend request from an attractive woman led to months of manipulation, fake cryptocurrency trading platforms, and devastating financial loss. Learn about the red flags he missed, the psychological tactics scammers use, and why even crypto.com’s fraud warnings couldn’t stop the theft.
Key topics covered:
Romance scam red flags and manipulation tactics
How fake cryptocurrency trading apps steal money
Why moving conversations to WhatsApp is a warning sign
The failure of law enforcement and banks to recover stolen funds
How scammers use deepfakes and sophisticated technology
Steps to take if you’ve been victimized by financial fraud
This episode serves as both a cautionary tale and educational resource for anyone using social media or considering cryptocurrency investments. Chris’s story demonstrates how these transnational organized crime networks target everyday Americans with devastating effectiveness. Anytime Radio · Find the show on Just Gospel – Mondays at 6pm CAT
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