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
Meta, Scam Ads, and the First Scam-Driven Border Conflict
Episode 31: Jake Sims talks about the Reuters report about Meta’s scam ad revenue, how the Thai-Cambodian border clash ties to scam compounds, and the loss of USAID.
A 2026 Blueprint to End the Scamdemic
Episode 30: Erin West delivers an unfiltered view of the global scam crisis, scam compounds, Big Tech profits, and why 2026 is the year we must divide and conquer to stop scams.
LinkedIn Job Scams: How Fake Recruiters Steal Money and Trust
Episode 27: When Jay Jones went to look for a new role, he discovered the world of job scams instead. And he decided to fight it.
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.
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.