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Behind the Scams

Stamp Out Scams, Inc.

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 his wife Sue. 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

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00:51:54

EP 36: The World Wants Your Wallet — How Scammers,...

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2025/10/22

In the latest episode of *Behind the Scams*, we dive into a hard truth: the world really does want your wallet. Join us as we unpack vital lessons from Danny Karon’s *Your Lovable Lawyer’s Guide to Legal Wellness*, revealing how scams and deceptive practices drain billions from consumers. From “legal scams” disguised as business practices to the hidden dangers of fine print, we explore real stories of victims and the psychology behind deception. This

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00:42:39

EP 35: America Under Siege: Inside the 2025 Global...

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2025/10/12

In 2025, a staggering 70% of American adults fell victim to scams, losing an estimated $64.8 billion. This episode of *Behind the Scams* dives deep into the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s shocking report, revealing how scams have evolved into a high-tech, emotionally manipulative threat. Discover the alarming statistics, the emotional toll on victims, and the innovative tactics scammers use, including artificial intelligence. Learn how to protect yourself

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00:42:39

EP 35: America Under Siege: Inside the 2025 Global...

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2025/10/12

In 2025, a staggering 70% of American adults fell victim to scams, losing an estimated $64.8 billion. This episode of *Behind the Scams* dives deep into the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s shocking report, revealing how scams have evolved into a high-tech, emotionally manipulative threat. Discover the alarming statistics, the emotional toll on victims, and the innovative tactics scammers use, including artificial intelligence. Learn how to protect yourself

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00:52:10

EP 34: Behind the Scams: Crypto Ponzi Exposed — The...

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2025/09/25

Introduction In this episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue uncover one of the most elaborate cryptocurrency frauds in recent memory: Praetorian Group International (PGI), led by Ramil Ventura Palafox. At its height, PGI boasted more than 90,000 investors worldwide and promised daily returns of 0.5% to 3%. In reality, it was a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that siphoned off over $200 million. Investors were lured in by

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00:52:10

EP 34: Behind the Scams: Crypto Ponzi Exposed — The...

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2025/09/25

Introduction In this episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue uncover one of the most elaborate cryptocurrency frauds in recent memory: Praetorian Group International (PGI), led by Ramil Ventura Palafox. At its height, PGI boasted more than 90,000 investors worldwide and promised daily returns of 0.5% to 3%. In reality, it was a sophisticated Ponzi scheme that siphoned off over $200 million. Investors were lured in by

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00:35:35

EP 33: Music Star George Jones’ Legacy Stolen – The...

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2025/09/15

In this powerful episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue uncover the shocking betrayal behind the romance scam that devastated the widow of country music legend George Jones. Known as one of the greatest voices in country music history, George left behind a vast estate, music royalties, and a museum dedicated to his legacy. But after his passing in 2013, his widow Nancy Jones became the target of a career con artist who stole more than $12 million

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00:35:35

EP 33: Music Star George Jones’ Legacy Stolen – The...

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2025/09/15

In this powerful episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue uncover the shocking betrayal behind the romance scam that devastated the widow of country music legend George Jones. Known as one of the greatest voices in country music history, George left behind a vast estate, music royalties, and a museum dedicated to his legacy. But after his passing in 2013, his widow Nancy Jones became the target of a career con artist who

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00:50:10

EP 32: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water...

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2025/09/03

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Water Station Ponzi scheme, we uncover the shocking details of federal indictments against Ryan Wear and his co-conspirator, Jordan Chirico. With a staggering $275 million at stake, this episode reveals how investors were lured into a web of deception, with promises of reliable returns leading to phantom machines and inflated claims. Discover how the scheme unraveled in the courts, exposing the devastating impact on

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00:50:10

EP 32: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water...

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2025/09/03

In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Water Station Ponzi scheme, we uncover the shocking details of federal indictments against Ryan Wear and his co-conspirator, Jordan Chirico. With a staggering $275 million at stake, this episode reveals how investors were lured into a web of deception, with promises of reliable returns leading to phantom machines and inflated claims. Discover how the scheme unraveled in the courts, exposing the devastating impact on

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00:53:10

EP 31: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water...

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2025/08/20

What if you could invest in a simple water vending machine for $8,500 and watch the profits roll in every month? That’s the enticing promise made by Ryan Wear through his company, Water Station Management LLC. But behind this façade lies one of the boldest frauds in recent memory. In our investigation, we reveal how Wear constructed a Ponzi scheme with phantom machines and inflated revenue reports, leaving countless investors, including military veterans,

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00:53:10

EP 31: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water...

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2025/08/20

What if you could invest in a simple water vending machine for $8,500 and watch the profits roll in every month? That’s the enticing promise made by Ryan Wear through his company, Water Station Management LLC. But behind this façade lies one of the boldest frauds in recent memory. In our investigation, we reveal how Wear constructed a Ponzi scheme with phantom machines and inflated revenue reports, leaving countless investors, including military veterans,

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00:53:10

Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and...

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2025/08/20

Table of Contents Toggle Behind the Scams BlogCast: The Water ScamIntroduction A Mirage in the Desert: The Fool’s Gold of Water Vending Machine Investment FraudMusical Chairs with Collateral: How One Snack Machine Had 25 Owners and a Bank LoanPassive Income? More like Passive Aggressive: The Mirage of Returns and Investor FatigueFrom PowerPoint to Portfolio: Bonds, Big Investors, and Bigger Lies ($275 Million Ponzi

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00:53:10

Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and...

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2025/08/20

Table of Contents Toggle Behind the Scams BlogCast: The Water ScamIntroduction A Mirage in the Desert: The Fool’s Gold of Water Vending Machine Investment FraudMusical Chairs with Collateral: How One Snack Machine Had 25 Owners and a Bank LoanPassive Income? More like Passive Aggressive: The Mirage of Returns and Investor FatigueFrom PowerPoint to Portfolio: Bonds, Big Investors, and Bigger Lies ($275 Million Ponzi

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01:05:37

EP: 30 Inside the Dark World of Scam Farms: Human...

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2025/08/10

Step into the chilling world of scam farms, where human trafficking and global fraud intertwine. In this eye-opening episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue unveil the dark realities faced by victims lured by false job offers and trapped in guarded compounds. Discover the alarming tactics used by scammers, from romance scams to high-pressure investment pitches, and learn how to protect yourself. This episode not only sheds light on the

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01:05:37

EP: 30 Inside the Dark World of Scam Farms: Human...

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2025/08/10

Step into the chilling world of scam farms, where human trafficking and global fraud intertwine. In this eye-opening episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue unveil the dark realities faced by victims lured by false job offers and trapped in guarded compounds. Discover the alarming tactics used by scammers, from romance scams to high-pressure investment pitches, and learn how to protect yourself. This episode not only sheds light on the

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Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking,...

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2025/08/10

Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroduction: A Humanitarian Crisis!How Tech Dreams Morph Into Traps: The Lure and Snare of Scam FarmsThe Bait: High Salaries and Free TravelThe Trap: From Arrival to EnslavementWho Falls Victim? Vulnerability and AspirationThe Machinery of Deception: How Fraud Factories OperateBeyond Borders: A Growing, Hidden CrisisInside the Compounds: Daily Life, Control, and Modern SlaveryLocked Down and

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00:28:08

Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era...

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2025/08/07

Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroductionThe Anatomy of a Modern Romance Scam (and Why They Still Work)Old-School Lies, New-School ToolsHow the Scam UnfoldsWhy These Scams Still WorkFrom Utah to Nigeria: The Real Cases Behind the HeadlinesMulti-Million-Dollar Swindles: The Utah ConnectionAn Ex-Federal Agent’s Deep DiveHow the Scam Worked: Exploiting Trust and TechnologyHow the Scripts Play Out:

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00:18:33

Venmo, Victims & Viral Scams: Mom & Daughter Spill...

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2025/08/03

Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionI Almost Fell for It: Tales of Millennial Mishaps and Gen Z Close CallsSarah vs. The $375 “Bank” Text: A Real-World Bank Fraud ScamWhy Even “Digital Natives” Get DupedEmbarrassing Fail? Why Reporting Is a Power MoveUnmasking the Numbers: What Stats Say About Gen Z & Millennial Scam VictimsYou Call That ‘Digital Native’? How Our Online Habits Are a Hacker’s PlaygroundFrom Venmo to

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00:21:28

The Gold Grifter: When Greed Turns to Fraud

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2025/08/02

Table of Contents Toggle Welcome to Another BlogCast Episode!The Gold Grifter ScamGold: Shiny Shield or Scam Magnet?Why Gold? (And Not Beanie Babies or Bitcoin?)Surging Prices, Surging ScamsWhy Seniors Are the Prime TargetsInside the Gold Bars Scam: Fear, Phonies & Christmas PaperPop-Ups, Panic, and Phony FedsHigh Pressure Sales Tactics: “Act Now or Lose Everything!”From Savings to Shiny Bars—And Then, Christmas

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00:43:03

Pig Butchering Scams EXPOSED: How Scammers Manipulate...

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2025/07/30

Table of Contents Toggle BlogCast: From Audio to InsightIntroductionPig Butchering Scam Overview: A Digital SlaughterhouseCryptocurrency Trading Platform Scams: Are You Next?Emotional Manipulation in Scams: The Soft Science of Getting ScammedMajor Cryptocurrency Scam Indictments & Money Laundering: Following the Dirty DollarsScam Prevention Tips 2025: Turning the TablesConclusion BlogCast: From Audio to Insight This post comes straight from an

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