Stolen: A Podcast with Erin West
Stolen is a weekly podcast that uncovers 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.
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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Listen to previous episodes of Stolen
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.
Keanu Reeves Is Not in Love with You
Episode 18: Romance scams aren’t just about money — they’re about psychology, shame, and stolen trust. Becky Holmes details the rise of celebrity impostor scams in a powerful, funny look at the future of fraud.
Fighting Back against a Romance Scam
Episode 16: Erin West talks with Mary, a romance scam survivor who refused to be silenced. Instead, she documented every message, tracked her scammers, and used AI to fight back.
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.
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.