Stolen: A Podcast with Erin West
Stolen is a weekly podcast where we uncover the hidden world of transnational digital crime. Join host Erin West — prosecutor, cybercrime investigator, global keynote speaker, and your guide into the dark corners of the internet.
Each week, we’ll hear from law enforcement, cybersecurity experts, and the victims who’ve lived it. Erin will investigate the global rise of digital crime — scams, cyber cartels, and other forms of online exploitation — and the people caught in the crossfire. These are the voices behind the headlines and the crimes that cross borders and boundaries.
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Inside the Indictment that Exposed Cambodia’s Scam State
Episode 24 — Transnational crime expert Jake Sims explains how the U.S. indictment of a Cambodian tycoon exposed a global scam empire built on trafficking, corruption, and stolen crypto.
How St. Louis Became the Model for Fighting Crypto Crime
Episode 23: From multiagency collaboration to case triage, Detective Mike Clinton explains a model to fight crypto-enabled crime and close the gap between victims and justice.
Scambaiter Jim Browning vs. Scammers
Episode 20: Scambaiter Jim Browning explains how criminals use robocalls, fake tech support, and crypto ATMs in scams. He shares how he uncovered a Dubai pig-butchering compound that led to one of the largest-ever scammer raids.
Even the Bank Thought the Scammer’s Site Was Real
Episode 19: Scammers used love, deepfakes, and a counterfeit trading platform to steal over $1 million. Nahid shares how the bank told her the website was safe — and how law enforcement failed to help.
Romance Scammers Steal 90% of Man’s Retirement Savings
Episode 15: Chris shares how a Facebook friend request led to months of manipulation, cryptocurrency investment fraud, and the theft of nearly all of his retirement savings.
How One Officer Helps Fight Scams Nationwide
Episode 10: After discovering Bitcoin ATM scams targeting elderly victims in his community, Police Sergeant Jake Tuzinski created scam investigation techniques to help agencies across the country.
The Dark Side of Online Romance: Scams
Episodes 5 & 6: “That would never happen to me.” The reality is, anyone can be manipulated. Carina explains the psychological tactics a romance scammer used to steal from her.