Chasing Scams from Indian Call Centers to Dubai Pig Butchering Compounds

Episode 20 — Stolen’s Erin West sits down with legendary scambaiter Jim Browning, the YouTuber who infiltrates scam call centers and exposes criminals to millions of viewers.

Together, they dig into how scammers trick victims through robocalls, fake tech support, and crypto ATMs. And they reveal how Browning uncovered a pig butchering compound in Dubai that led to one of the largest scammer raids in history and the arrest of more than 2,000 scammers.

From the inner workings of call centers in India to the global networks run by organized crime, Jim Browning shines a light on the tactics scammers use, the human cost of fraud, and what it takes to fight back.

If you’ve wondered how scammers really operate — or how one person managed to terrify scam call centers around the world — you don’t want to miss this episode.

Guest Bio: Jim Browning

Jim Browning is the Internet alias of a software engineer and YouTuber from Northern Ireland, who began researching scams after getting scam phone calls and deciding to see if he could do something to stop them. His videos focus on “scam baiting” — engaging scammers to expose them — and investigating call centers involved in fraudulent activities.

Browning shares his expertise with law enforcement to support their investigation of scam call centers. He has published multiple exposé videos highlighting the results of his investigations. Jim Browning on YouTube

“They want that computer access to see your bank account so they can clear every penny that you’ve got there.”

— Jim Browning on Stolen

Episode Chapters

00:00 — Introduction to Scambaiting and Jim Browning
02:07 — The Accidental Journey into Scambaiting
07:29 — Techniques and the Scambaiter Community
11:35 — Understanding Scams: Education vs. Encouragement
15:08 — The Mechanics of Microsoft Scams
20:09 — How Scammers Access Victims’ Computers
23:43 — Money Transfer Methods in Scams
25:11 — The Role of Crypto ATMs in Scams
27:51 — Psychological Manipulation of Scam Victims
32:09 — Inside the Scam Compounds
44:02 — Law Enforcement Action Against Scammers
49:57 — Future Focus: Investment Scams

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Jim Browning on YouTube

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