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Stolen Podcast with Erin West

Erin West
Cryptocurrency
Romance Fraud
Cambodia
Human Trafficking
Fraud
Transnational Organized Crime
Operation Shamrock
Romance Scams
Romance Scam
Artificial Intelligence
Transnational Crime
Sextortion
Pig Butchering Scams
Crypto Atms
Deepfakes
Crypto Coalition
Online Scams
Bitcoin
Prince Group
Uganda

Scams, cryptofraud, investment fraud, celebrity impersonation, romance baiting, sextortion, crypto ATM fraud, job scams, toll scams, human trafficking...

Stolen is a weekly podcast that uncovers the global rise of the transnational scam industry. Stolen investigates the global rise of digital crime — and the people caught in the crossfire. Join host Erin West — prosecutor, cybercrime investigato... more

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Latest Episodes

Episode 76: Dave Bowling and Gavin Lucky join Erin West to talk about international security and the growing footprint of the scam industry.

Dave Bowling and Gavin Lucky, co-hosts of the On the Fringe podcast, met as Peace Corps volunteers in Indone... more

Scams and fraud targeting your employees are evolving rapidly, especially with the rise of AI. Erin West highlights alarming trends in corporate cybersecurity that every professional should know.

Erin shares the example of a finance professional who... more

Episode 75: Marc Grens talks about leaving the industry he helped to build after seeing companies consistently sacrificing customer safety for profit.

A couple of years went by, and we sat in the room and said, ‘Anybody who does over X dollars in a ... more

We tell people to stop and verify, but what can they actually check? Scammers can fake a financial advisor’s credentials, buy top sponsored search results, and build a Facebook group with 3,000 members and a 4.7-star rating.

Aleks Ring, a longtime O... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Bowling
International development researcher, language consultant and former Peace Corps volunteer
Episode: What Makes a Country a Target for Transnational Organized Crime?
Gavin Lucky
International security specialist, educator and former Peace Corps volunteer
Episode: What Makes a Country a Target for Transnational Organized Crime?
Marc Grens
Former crypto ATM company executive and ransomware negotiation specialist
Chaintrax Cyber
Episode: Crypto ATMs: Inside the Industry that Called Fraud a Feature (Marc Grens)
Aleks Ring
SoFi employee and longtime Operation Shamrock volunteer who works with scam victims
SoFi
Episode: Quick Takes: “Pause and Verify” Isn’t Enough to Stop a Scam (Aleks Ring)
April DeValkenaere
Former banker and law enforcement officer, forensic accountant, and financial-crime victim advocate
Protest Your Fortress, Inc.
Episode: Putting Scam Survivors First: Inside the United Against Deception Symposium
Cathy Wilson
Licensed mental health counselor specializing in trauma and victims of financial crime
Episode: Putting Scam Survivors First: Inside the United Against Deception Symposium
Kathy Waters
Executive director and co-founder of Advocating Against Romance Scammers
Advocating Against Romance Scammers
Episode: Putting Scam Survivors First: Inside the United Against Deception Symposium
Hieu Minh Ngo
Former hacker and cybercrime investigator who mentors young people in Vietnam
Episode: A Former Hacker’s Second Act: Fighting Cybercrime (Hieu Minh Ngo)
Brian Mason
Detective with Edmonton Police Service, cryptocurrency investigations expert
Edmonton Police Service
Episode: Scammers Leave Digital Footprints: A Detective’s Case for Why Scams Can Be Solved (Brian Mason)

Host

Erin West
Host of the show, prosecutor and cybercrime investigator; frequent spokesperson on transnational scams; regular facilitator of expert and survivor interviews.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • So needed in today’s global world

    Thanks for all you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tbone1223
    United States7 months ago
  • Awesome Podcast

    After I went through being scammed, I was able to find Operation Shamrock and Erin West. I started to listen to Erin West and her guests on her podcast. I felt enlightened and understand that there is a dark world out there that anyone can be deceived. This podcast is very informative about how evil people can be very manipulative and cruel but at the same time there are people that can help a victim going through recovery process.

    Listening to her podcast was part of me recovering financiall... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNguyenER
    United Statesa year ago
  • Knowledge is the start of understanding cyber crimes

    Erin is on a mission to educate us on the severity of cybercrimes in our world today. Everyone will either know someone or personally be impacted by these crimes. Understanding how these crimes happen, what we can do to not let them happen to us and if this does happen solutions to fight back are Erin’s goals for creating this podcast. This is a must listen to podcast if you do not want to be a victim!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terria98
    United Statesa year ago
  • Scam Awareness at its finest

    Great Podcast! Engaging and educational. Sharing with everyone. We need to increase awareness!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VI OLA!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Glad this spreads awareness

    Very engaging podcast! I’m glad Erin is spreading awareness of how common these scams are, that it affects all of us. I’ve been victim of a scam, the scammer someone pretending to be animal control and claiming they found my cat injured on the side of the road and in need of immediate surgery. I lost a few hundred dollars during an already financially difficult time. When your emotions are being manipulated, it’s so difficult to acknowledge the red flags.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NickolaiJe
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's clarity in explaining complex scams.

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What Makes a Country a Target for Transnational Organized Crime?
Q: If we were looking forward and we were thinking about other countries that we haven't mentioned yet, about where this might be a hospitable environment to set up, where on the globe would you guys look?
Bowling names possible locations in Africa, including Uganda and Madagascar. Lucky points to Paraguay, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador, citing infrastructure, political conditions and existing economic ties.
What Makes a Country a Target for Transnational Organized Crime?
Q: What is it about these countries that makes them a good place to run transnational organized criminal operations?
Bowling points to weak institutions and legal systems that are not enforced as written, allowing criminal networks to operate by cultivating connections and paying bribes. Lucky adds that informal political economies can flourish where state institutions are disorganized or absent.
Quick Takes: “Pause and Verify” Isn’t Enough to Stop a Scam (Aleks Ring)
Q: Do you have any thoughts on what might work to really help us avoid getting into these scams in the first place?
Ring calls for government action against scam networks and meaningful information sharing among banks, technology companies and law enforcement, so they can identify and stop fraud proactively.
Quick Takes: “Pause and Verify” Isn’t Enough to Stop a Scam (Aleks Ring)
Q: Can you speak to what you've seen in the field about how people don't even think about verifying something when they feel like they're under attack?
Ring says people may ignore warning signs because they want a relationship, investment or opportunity to be real. Fear and hope can override judgment, and convincing scam profiles and documents make verification difficult even for experienced investigators.
Crypto ATMs: Inside the Industry that Called Fraud a Feature (Marc Grens)
Q: So if you were in charge, would you outright ban crypto ATMs today? Or do you think that there is still some minimal use case for them with appropriate regulation?
Grens says he would ban them outright absent regulatory and political constraints. Any restart would require a full customer reset, licensing in every state, transaction reporting, stringent fraud controls and evidence that users have legitimate needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stolen Podcast

What is Stolen Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on global fraud, scams, and how technology enables criminal activity, often featuring survivors sharing firsthand experiences and experts outlining practical prevention tools. Episodes explore romance scams, crypto fraud, pig butchering, deepfakes, and cross-border investigations, with a strong emphasis on systemic change, consumer protection, and inter-organizational collaboration. A standout angle is the host's background as a prosecutor and cybercrime investigator, which helps translate complex schemes into actionable takeaways for listeners, sponsors, and potential guests alike. The format blends personal survivor narratives with data-driven fraud prevention insights, policy discussions, and real-world cas... more

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2. Gavin Lucky
3. Marc Grens
4. Aleks Ring
5. April DeValkenaere
6. Cathy Wilson
7. Kathy Waters
8. Hieu Minh Ngo

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