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 Welcome to Stamp Out Scams: Behind the Scams, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the lies, tricks, and schemes used by scammers to exploit people every day. Hosted by Nick Henley and a team of podcast volunteers. Nick is the founder of Stamp Out Scams a non-profit scam prevention organization. He is a former U.S. Treasury Special Agent and spent 25 years investigating financial crimes. He is also a licensed California Private Investigator and a Certified Fraud Specialist. This podcast exposes the methods scammers use, the psychology behind their deception, and the devastating impact on victims. Each episode dives deep into real-life scam stories, expert insights, and actionable tips to help you protect yourself and your loved ones. From romance scams to cryptocurrency fraud, we explore the latest trends in scams and equip you with the knowledge to stay one step ahead. Join us and our team of podcast volunteers as we uncover the truth Behind the Scams and work together to create a scam-free future. Subscribe now and help spread the word—because the best defense against fraud is education and awareness.© 2025 Stamp Out Scams, Inc. Crímenes Reales Política y Gobierno
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  • EP 27: Love, Bitcoin, and Lies: The Nigerian Romance Scam Indictment

    EP 27: Love, Bitcoin, and Lies: The Nigerian Romance Scam Indictment
    Jul 8 2025
    In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue Henley dive into the harrowing case of Nigerian national Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, charged with orchestrating a complex romance scam that exploited victims across the U.S. for over three years. Discover how one woman unknowingly became a "money mule," transferring over $2.5 million in scam proceeds, much of it in Bitcoin. With insights into the psychological tactics used by scammers and the challenges of tracing cryptocurrency, this episode reveals the devastating impact of love, trust, and deception in the digital age. Don’t miss it!
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  • ️ EP 26: Behind the Scams: The $15 Million Sweepstakes Scam You Never Saw Coming

    ️ EP 26: Behind the Scams: The $15 Million Sweepstakes Scam You Never Saw Coming
    Jul 3 2025
    In another exciting episode of *Behind the Scams*, Nick and Sue Henley unveil the shocking $15 million sweepstakes fraud orchestrated by 80-year-old Barbara Trickle. Discover how Trickle and her co-conspirators manipulated thousands of victims, primarily seniors, with deceptive prize notices that promised life-changing sums of money. Learn about the psychological tactics used to exploit trust and urgency, and find out how federal authorities took action to shut down this elaborate scheme. Don’t miss the full story and essential tips to protect yourself from similar scams—visit stampoutscams.org for more insights! Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Behind the Scams: The Elder Fraud Case
    • (00:00:47) - Major Elder Fraud Scammer Pleads Guilty
    • (00:03:50) - Nevada Scammer Convicted of Prize Notice Fraud
    • (00:09:57) - Co-conspirators in the Mass Mailing Prize Notice Scheme
    • (00:16:27) - How To Fall for a Sweepstakes Scam
    • (00:23:58) - Phishing Scammer Caught in Six Year Scheme
    • (00:28:27) - How Did They Get Money From Scam Victims?
    • (00:31:37) - The Use of a Victim Database in the
    • (00:34:19) - Barbara Trickle Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire
    • (00:38:00) - Justice Department, Postal Inspection Service Arrests Fraudster
    • (00:41:47) - How Do Scammers Get You to Fall for Their Scams?
    • (00:46:17) - Phishing scams that ask for large cash prizes
    • (00:47:25) - Why Are Older Adults Targeted in Scam?
    • (00:49:37) - How to Avoid Prize Notification & Sweepstakes Scams
    • (00:55:43) - The National Elder Fraud Hotline
    • (00:57:22) - Federal and state resources to protect seniors from financial fraud
    • (01:03:42) - Behind the Scams: The Scammer's Plan
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  • EP 25: Houston Love Scam Ring Busted: $3M Stolen from Lonely Seniors!

    EP 25: Houston Love Scam Ring Busted: $3M Stolen from Lonely Seniors!
    Jun 28 2025
    In this explosive episode of Behind the Scams, hosts Nick and Sue Henley unravel a heartbreaking and jaw-dropping federal case involving a Houston couple who defrauded elderly victims out of millions through romance scams. Drawing from Nick’s former law enforcement experience and insights into federal indictments, this episode walks you through the scams, the tactics, and the justice system’s response. Akporugo and Sood’s indictment isn’t just another scam story—it’s a shocking revelation of how far scammers will go, and a call to action for listeners everywhere. The Scam Playbook: Fake Love, Real Money From fake oil rig engineers to... Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - Behind the Scams
    • (00:01:03) - Five People Arrested in Romance Scam Fraud Case
    • (00:04:28) - Massive Fraud Ring Convicted in Romance Scam
    • (00:06:39) - The Heartbreaking Story of a 75 Year Old Widow Scammer
    • (00:07:27) - Romance Scammer Gets $644,000
    • (00:11:42) - The Palm Beach Scam
    • (00:16:34) - Scammer Gets Direct Financial Benefits from Victim Up
    • (00:19:10) - Akbarugo and Sud: Taking Gold Coins and Money From
    • (00:22:46) - Scammer Uses a Shell Company to Get Money From Victims
    • (00:30:16) - Scammer Uses a Shell Company to Launder Money
    • (00:37:39) - Malicious Scammer: Victim RK Again Stumped
    • (00:42:17) - Another Social Media Scammer Uses the Same Tactics
    • (00:43:38) - Scammers Convicted of Sending $910,900 to
    • (00:47:28) - The Criminal Case Against Darlington Akporugo and Jasmine
    • (00:55:17) - Federal Wire Fraud Charges Against Akperugo, Jasmine Sud
    • (00:56:32) - Akporugo and Sud Charged with Identity Theft
    • (01:01:35) - Why Are Romance Scams So Effective?
    • (01:04:55) - Signs That Money Scammer Is In the Trap
    • (01:07:16) - Behind The Scams: How to Catch a Scammer
    • (01:13:03) - Behind The Scams: The Fake Money Scams
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    1 h y 14 m
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