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Marriage Fraud Scheme | Inside the 1,000-Sham-Marriage Indictment (EP83) (opens the original)
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Dismantling a Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Scheme | The 1,000-Marriage Indictment In August 2026, the Department of Justice announced a landmark two-count federal indictment unsealed in the Southern District of New York. Eleven individuals were charged in connection with an alleged decade-long, multimillion-dollar criminal network that arranged over one thousand sham marriages, primarily pairing Chinese foreign nationals with U.S. citizens to illegally secure lawful permanent residence. On this ep
AI Voice Cloning Fraud | The Cloned Financial Advisor (EP82) (opens the original)
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In today's digital landscape, AI voice cloning fraud poses a serious threat, allowing criminals to convincingly mimic trusted financial advisors. This episode explores how these fraudsters exploit regular communications to deceive victims, especially retirees, with fake investment schemes. Learn about "stacked authenticity" and why traditional audio cues can't always be trusted. Equip yourself with strategies to combat this growing threat, including out-of-band verification and proactive reporti
Gold Bar Courier Scam Exposed | The Courier at Your Doorstep (EP81) (opens the original)
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Episode 81 exposes the gold bar courier scam, where criminals impersonate government agents and convince victims to convert their savings into gold or cash for collection by a fake courier. Learn the warning signs and how to protect yourself and your family.
AI-Powered Scam Prevention: How to Verify Voices, Emergencies, and Investments (EP80) (opens the original)
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In a world where AI is making scams more sophisticated and believable, understanding how to protect yourself is crucial. In the latest episode of *Behind the Scams*, Nick and Sue Henley delve into real-life cases that highlight the tactics criminals use to exploit trust and urgency. From grandparent scams to fake kidnapping calls, they reveal the mechanics behind these schemes and offer practical strategies for verification. Learn how to pause, verify, and involve a trusted person to safeguard y
Cyber-Compounds Exposed | The Dark Side of Financial Fraud Operations (EP80) (opens the original)
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Artificial intelligence has revolutionized digital manipulation, transforming it into a sophisticated tool for deception. In our latest episode, hosts Nick and Sue delve into the mechanics of AI social engineering, revealing how scammers use automated personas to build trust and execute elaborate financial thefts. Discover the chilling tactics behind modern romance-investment schemes, known as pig butchering, and learn how criminals leverage technology to create seamless illusions. With real-wor
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