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Scam Rangers

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Romance Scams
Cryptocurrency
Financial Institutions
Online Advertising Scams
Investment Scams
Fraud Prevention
Fraud and Scam Prevention
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Elder Financial Abuse
Education & Prevention
Scam Compounds
Fraud
Education and Prevention
Account Holds
The Media Trust
Proxyware
Scam Life Cycle
Grooming
Banks and Financial Institutions
Advocacy/support For Victims

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 makes someone vulnerable to a scam?

Many people assume scams only happen to people who are uninformed, careless, or less tech-savvy. But what if the real attack surface isn't technology at all?

What if it's trust?

In this episode of Scam Rang... more

In this episode of Scam Rangers, host Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Charles E. Wallace Jr., author of The Caregiver's Game: The Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia. Charles turned into a fraud investigator aft... more

In this episode of Scam Rangers, Ayelet sits down with fraud researcher and professor David Maimon to unpack some of the most alarming scam trends emerging today, from abandoned identity fraud and synthetic identities to AI-powered romance and inves... more

In this episode, Ayelet Biger-Levin sits down with Jamie Simmons to explore how scams have evolved from traditional fraud into a global, AI-driven threat rooted in human psychology.

From his early days as a park ranger to leading fraud prevention at... more

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Recent Guests

Tracy Hall
Author, advocate and educator on scams and fraud resilience
Episode: When Trust Becomes the Attack Surface: Building Scam Resilience in a World of Manipulation, a conversation with Tracy Hall
Charles Wallace
Author of The Caregiver's Game
Author
Episode: The Predator Next Door: Unmasking the Invisible Threat of Eldercare Fraud, A conversation with Charles E. Wallace Jr., author of The Caregiver's Game
David Maimon
Professor at Georgia State University; Head of Fraud Insights at SentiLink
Georgia State University; SentiLink
Episode: Powered by AI, Targeting Money We Don't Yet Have: The New Scam Playbook, A conversation with David Maimon, Professor at Georgia State University
Jamie Simmons
Head of Fraud Prevention Investigations and Risk Management at Capital One
Capital One
Episode: From Forest Ranger to Scam Ranger: Building a National Security Approach to Scam Prevention, A conversation with Jamie Simmons, Head of Fraud Prevention, Investigations and Riak Management at Capita lOne
Amy Nofziger
Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support, Fraud Watch Network at AARP
AARP Fraud Watch Network
Episode: The Emotional Front Lines: Supporting Victims and Fighting Fraud with AARP, A conversation with Amy Nofziger, Senior Director of Fraud Victim Support at the AARP Fraud Watch Network
Rebecca Rose
Senior Public Affairs Officer, Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General
Social Security Administration OIG
Episode: Slam the Scam: Inside the SSA's Fight Against Government Impersonation, A conversation with Rebecca Rose, Senior Public Affairs Officer Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General
Ari Redbord
Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs
TRM Labs
Episode: Crypto Investment Scams: Why They're Winning and How We Fight Back , A conversation with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs
Nils Mueller
Director, North America Chapter Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Episode: From Diplomacy to the Frontlines: Fighting Asia's Scam Compounds, A conversation with Nils Mueller, Director, North American Chapter Global Anti-Scam Alliance
Kate Griffin
Director of Inclusive Finance at the Aspen Institute
Aspen Institute
Episode: Pragmatically Ambitious: Breaking the Finger-Pointing Cycle to Stop Scams, A Conversation with Kate Griffin, Kate Griffin, Director of Inclusive Finance at the Aspen Institute

Host

Ayelet Biger-Levin
Host of Scam Rangers; leads conversations on scam prevention and victim advocacy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 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 Statesa month 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
    Israel3 years ago
  • Super important and useful!

    Thank you for sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ophir- Santa Barbara
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes are informative and actionable for banks and platforms
The human-centered approach helps non-experts understand complex scams
Guests are varied and reputable, offering practical takeaways
Listeners praise the show for shedding light on scam psychology and prevention

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When Trust Becomes the Attack Surface: Building Scam Resilience in a World of Manipulation, a conversation with Tracy Hall
Q: How did the romance fraud unfold and what tactics did the scammer use?
The aggressor built an intimate relationship, mirrored Tracy's life and desires, and gradually introduced financial manipulation and control, leveraging trust and staged prestige to present himself as a solution to financial security, which culminated in significant losses before recognition and break from the relationship.
When Trust Becomes the Attack Surface: Building Scam Resilience in a World of Manipulation, a conversation with Tracy Hall
Q: So let's start with your background and who you are.
Tracy Hall describes her 25-year corporate marketing career, her intimate fraud experience with Hamish McLaren, the losses she endured, and how that led her to become an author, educator, and advocate focused on scam resilience.
Crypto Investment Scams: Why They're Winning and How We Fight Back , A conversation with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs
Q: What is Beacon Network and how could they participate?
Beacon is a real-time public-private disruption system where exchanges and law enforcement collaborate to flag, seize, and disrupt illicit flows; exchanges join to receive alerts and coordinate on seizures to protect victims.
Crypto Investment Scams: Why They're Winning and How We Fight Back , A conversation with Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy and Government Affairs at TRM Labs
Q: Tell me a little bit about your role at TRM and what TRM does.
TRM is a blockchain intelligence company that supports law enforcement, regulators, and crypto businesses by tracking the flow of funds, enabling investigations, and providing compliance tools to monitor and secure platforms.
Targeted by Design: The Dark Side of Online Advertising, A Conversation With Sarah Ralston, The Media Trust and Proxyware
Q: What can legitimate sites and ad networks do today to detect and stop scam ads, given cloaking and other evasion techniques?
The approach emphasizes real-time ad review by trusted tech, deploying a single line of code to monitor and replace harmful ads, using synthetic personas to test across geographies, and increasing accountability for ad tech providers and content publishers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scam Rangers

What is Scam Rangers about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on the human impact of scams and fraud, featuring researchers, policymakers, investigators, advocates, and frontline professionals who tackle scam ecosystems from multiple angles. Episodes explore how fraud operates at scale, with a strong emphasis on prevention, victim support, cross‑sector collaboration, and policy action. Notable throughlines include AI-enabled scams, the ethics of detection and intervention, and practical takeaways for banks, platforms, regulators, and consumers. The program often highlights real-world stories, regulatory developments, and multi‑stakeholder initiatives aimed at reducing losses while protecting vulnerable populations. A recurring strength is its ability to translate complex scam network... more

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Recent guests on Scam Rangers include:

1. Tracy Hall
2. Charles Wallace
3. David Maimon
4. Jamie Simmons
5. Amy Nofziger
6. Rebecca Rose
7. Ari Redbord
8. Nils Mueller

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