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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Impact of Cambodian Scam Indictments: What Happens Next
Episode 26: Erin West and Ari Redbord from TRM Labs discuss the legal implications of the indictment of Prince Group leader Chen Zhi. And who gets the $15 billion?
A Secret Celebrity Romance and a Financial Scam
Episode 25: After Cristy commented on Matt Rife’s social media post, his team offered to connect her with the comedian. It was the start of a perfect romance — and elaborate scam.
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.
Why Pig Butchering Is America’s Hidden National Security Crisis
Episode 21: Erin presents seven critical pillars to defeat the scamdemic. More than fraud, the scam industry is a humanitarian disaster and national security threat involving mass transfer of wealth to organized crime.
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.
What We Need to Do to Fight the Scamdemic
Episode 14: Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Matt O'Neill talks about what it takes to combat transactional organized crimes like pig-butchering scams, romance scams, and investment fraud.
Inside the Scam State: Cambodia’s Criminal Economy
Episode 12: Jacob Sims — leading expert on transnational crime and human rights in Southeast Asia — outlines Cambodia’s shadow economy of scams, forced labor, and corruption.