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Scam Rangers

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Romance Scams
Fraud
Fraud Prevention
Financial Institutions
Cryptocurrency
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Fraud and Scam Prevention
Investment Scams
Online Advertising Scams
Banks and Financial Institutions
Elder Financial Abuse
Telecommunications
Employment Scams
Scam Compounds
Education & Prevention
Trauma-Informed Care
Give an Hour
Education and Prevention
Account Holds
Linkedin

Scam Rangers - A podcast about the human side of fraud and the people who are on a mission to protect us. We will hear from activists, researchers, prosecutors, human trafficking experts and other advocates, telling the story of scams and scam victims from their perspectives. Most importantly - we can learn what we can do about it. If you are enjoying this show, subscribe, and follow me on LinkedI... more

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What happens when people looking for work become targets for organized fraud?

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet Biger-Levin speaks with Jay Jones, known as The Profiler, an investigator exposing fake job postings, fraudulent recruiters, and hi... more

Scam signals exist across telecom networks, messaging platforms, and financial institutions. Why aren’t they translating into stronger protection?

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet Biger-Levin speaks with Ian Matthews, founder and CEO of Strat... more

What happens when people stop trusting their phones?

Scammers have made calls, texts, and messaging platforms central to the way they reach and manipulate victims. And as scams become more targeted and move across multiple channels, the challenge is... more

What happens when someone is so deeply caught in a scam that facts and logic no longer reach them?

In this episode of Scam Rangers, host Ayelet Biger Levin sits down with Dr. Trina Clayeux, CEO of Give an Hour, to explore the emotional and psycholog... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Jones
Investigator exposing fake job postings, fraudulent recruiters, professional-profile takeovers, and employment scams.
Episode: When Opportunity Becomes a Trap: Inside the Job Scam Economy, a conversation with Jay Jones, "The Profiler"
Ian Matthews
Founder and CEO of Strata Labs; former founder and CEO of WMC Global
Strata Labs
Episode: The Intelligence Gap: Why Are Scams Still Getting Through? A conversation with Ian Matthews, Founder and CEO of Strata Labs
Jaime Zetterstrom
VP Product Management, Somos
Somos
Episode: Fighting Scams, Rebuilding Trust. One Call at a Time, a conversation with Jaime Zetterstrom, VP Product Management, SOMOS
Dr. Trina Clayeaux
CEO and founder of Give an Hour
Give an Hour
Episode: When Logic Isn't Enough: The Role of Empathy in Fighting Scams, A conversation with Dr. Trina Clayeaux, CEO of Give an Hour
Erin West
Former prosecutor turned scam investigator; led field work in Nigeria with Operation Shamrock
Operation Shamrock / Upper
Episode: Confronting the Yahoo Boys: A Blueprint for Fighting Back, A conversation with Erin West and Paul Raffile
Paul Raffile
Cybercrime investigator focusing on financial crimes and sextortion
Independent / ScamRangers guest
Episode: Confronting the Yahoo Boys: A Blueprint for Fighting Back, A conversation with Erin West and Paul Raffile
Ken Westbrook
Founder of Stop Scams Alliance
Stop Scams Alliance
Episode: You Can't Fight What You Don't Measure, A conversation with Ken Westbrook, Founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance
Kate Pundik
Valley National Bank fraud risk and governance leader
Valley National Bank
Episode: The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams
Juliana Bogotinoska
BSA officer with AML/financial crimes background
Ocean First Bank
Episode: The Trust Layer: Why Banks Must Partner with Customers to Stop Scams

Host

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Host of Scam Rangers

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • A MUST LISTEN

    Incredibly engaging and a crucial topic! Podcasts like this are so crucial for awareness and removing stigma from victims of scams! Please listen and educate yourself and your loved ones

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bowties753
    United States6 months ago
  • Thank you for the podcast on sextortion with Paul Raffile

    This is a very important topic and I appreciate you covering it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C.M. Talbert
    United States2 years ago
  • Excellent Podcast

    Excellent podcast and so important!

    Very informative and compelling!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronit B
    Israel4 years ago
  • Super important and useful!

    Thank you for sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ophir- Santa Barbara
    United States4 years ago

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When Opportunity Becomes a Trap: Inside the Job Scam Economy, a conversation with Jay Jones, "The Profiler"
Q: How do they hijack someone's account on LinkedIn?
Jones says scammers may exploit accounts without two-factor authentication, trick job seekers into sharing personal information through fake background checks, buy or rent established accounts, or request credentials for fraudulent résumé and profile-optimization services.
When Opportunity Becomes a Trap: Inside the Job Scam Economy, a conversation with Jay Jones, "The Profiler"
Q: What is your focus today? What are the services that you offer today?
Jones investigates and seeks removal of fake job listings and profiles, provides outplacement education to laid-off employees, develops scam-prevention curriculum for colleges, and works on protecting older adults from romance scams.
Fighting Scams, Rebuilding Trust. One Call at a Time, a conversation with Jaime Zetterstrom, VP Product Management, SOMOS
Q: What are the regulatory and industry barriers to cross-industry information sharing, and how can they be overcome?
Barriers include safe harbors, data-privacy concerns, and the need for trusted frameworks that allow sharing information about scammers without exposing consumer content. Building cross-industry groups and adopting rules like safe harbors can enable collaboration while protecting users and data, and there is active discussion around these frameworks among regulators and industry players.
Fighting Scams, Rebuilding Trust. One Call at a Time, a conversation with Jaime Zetterstrom, VP Product Management, SOMOS
Q: How has scam tactics evolution changed telecom's approach from pure volume blocking to targeted, platform-spanning defenses?
The shift from broad spam and robocalls to surgical, platform-hopping scams requires more nuanced signaling, cross-platform visibility, and information sharing about upstream providers and numbers. Telecoms are layering protections to cover new attack vectors while maintaining user experience and privacy.
Fighting Scams, Rebuilding Trust. One Call at a Time, a conversation with Jaime Zetterstrom, VP Product Management, SOMOS
Q: What is the role of telecom in stopping scams today, beyond just blocking messages or calls?
Telecoms play a central role by identifying and isolating bad actors, sharing phone-number signals and upstream information, and collaborating across industries to reduce exposure. They also participate in regulatory efforts to enable safer cross-industry data sharing and push for brand-based trust signals to improve consumer understanding of legitimate communications.

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This show centers on the human impact of scams, exploring how scams unfold and affect victims, families, and communities. Episodes spotlight cross‑sector collaboration among banks, tech platforms, regulators, and nonprofit advocates, with a strong emphasis on prevention, victim support, and systemic data sharing. Guests range from researchers and policy experts to survivors and frontline defenders, all discussing practical steps listeners can take to recognize red flags, intervene early, and advocate for better protections. A notable thread is the shift toward trust-based, trauma-informed approaches in financial services and public‑private partnerships to reduce losses and strengthen resilience against evolving scam tactics.

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Recent guests on Scam Rangers include:

1. Jay Jones
2. Ian Matthews
3. Jaime Zetterstrom
4. Dr. Trina Clayeaux
5. Erin West
6. Paul Raffile
7. Ken Westbrook
8. Kate Pundik

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