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  • EP 34: Behind the Scams: Crypto Ponzi Exposed — The PGI Ponzi Scheme

    EP 34: Behind the Scams: Crypto Ponzi Exposed — The PGI Ponzi Scheme
    Sep 26 2025
    Welcome back to *Behind the Scams*, where we expose the shocking truth behind the Praetorian Group International (PGI) Ponzi scheme. Led by Ramil Ventura Palafox, this audacious scam defrauded over 90,000 investors worldwide, raking in at least $200 million. From extravagant yacht parties in Dubai to luxury cars and designer handbags funded by stolen money, this story reveals the dark side of cryptocurrency investments. Join Nick and Sue as they delve into the psychological manipulation and betrayal of trust that left countless families devastated. Don’t miss the crucial lessons on how to spot a crypto Ponzi before it’s too late!
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    52 m
  • Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme

    Liquid Assets or Mirage? The Comedy, Chaos, and Collateral Damage of the Water Station Ponzi Scheme
    Aug 20 2025

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    • Behind the Scams BlogCast: The Water Scam
    • Introduction
    • A Mirage in the Desert: The Fool’s Gold of Water Vending Machine Investment Fraud
    • Musical Chairs with Collateral: How One Snack Machine Had 25 Owners and a Bank Loan
    • Passive Income? More like Passive Aggressive: The Mirage of Returns and Investor Fatigue
    • From PowerPoint to Portfolio: Bonds, Big Investors, and Bigger Lies ($275 Million Ponzi Scheme Details)
    • Big Investors, Bigger Red Flags
    • Collateral: The Comedy of “Secured” Bonds
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    53 m
  • Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave

    Inside the Shadows- Scam Farms, Human Trafficking, and the Unseen Victims of Southeast Asia’s Digital Crime Wave
    Aug 10 2025

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    • BlogCast: From Audio to Insight
    • Introduction: A Humanitarian Crisis!
    • How Tech Dreams Morph Into Traps: The Lure and Snare of Scam Farms
    • The Bait: High Salaries and Free Travel
    • The Trap: From Arrival to Enslavement
    • Who Falls Victim? Vulnerability and Aspiration
    • The Machinery of Deception: How Fraud Factories Operate
    • Beyond Borders: A Growing, Hidden Crisis
    • Inside the Compounds: Daily Life, Control, and Modern Slavery
    • Locked Down and Cut Off: Living Conditions Behind Barbed Wire
    • Endless Labor: The Reality of Online Scam Farms
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams

    Love, Lies, and Six Million Lost: Inside the New Era of International Romance Scams
    Aug 7 2025

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    • BlogCast: From Audio to Insight
    • Introduction
    • The Anatomy of a Modern Romance Scam (and Why They Still Work)
    • Old-School Lies, New-School Tools
    • How the Scam Unfolds
    • Why These Scams Still Work
    • From Utah to Nigeria: The Real Cases Behind the Headlines
    • Multi-Million-Dollar Swindles: The Utah Connection
    • An Ex-Federal Agent’s Deep Dive
    • How the Scam Worked: Exploiting Trust and Technology
    • How the Scripts Play Out: Real Victims, Real Losses, Surreal Stories
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    28 m
  • Venmo, Victims & Viral Scams: Mom & Daughter Spill the Digital Tea on Gen Z Fraud (and Awkward Lessons Learned)

    Venmo, Victims & Viral Scams: Mom & Daughter Spill the Digital Tea on Gen Z Fraud (and Awkward Lessons Learned)
    Aug 3 2025

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    • Introduction
    • I Almost Fell for It: Tales of Millennial Mishaps and Gen Z Close Calls
    • Sarah vs. The $375 “Bank” Text: A Real-World Bank Fraud Scam
    • Why Even “Digital Natives” Get Duped
    • Embarrassing Fail? Why Reporting Is a Power Move
    • Unmasking the Numbers: What Stats Say About Gen Z & Millennial Scam Victims
    • You Call That ‘Digital Native’? How Our Online Habits Are a Hacker’s Playground
    • From Venmo to Instagram ‘Deals’: The Danger of Seamless Digital Life
    • Sarah’s Story: When Venmo Becomes a Scam Magnet
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    19 m
  • The Gold Grifter: When Greed Turns to Fraud

    The Gold Grifter: When Greed Turns to Fraud
    Aug 2 2025

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    • Welcome to Another BlogCast Episode!
    • The Gold Grifter Scam
    • Gold: Shiny Shield or Scam Magnet?
    • Why Gold? (And Not Beanie Babies or Bitcoin?)
    • Surging Prices, Surging Scams
    • Why Seniors Are the Prime Targets
    • Inside the Gold Bars Scam: Fear, Phonies & Christmas Paper
    • Pop-Ups, Panic, and Phony Feds
    • High Pressure Sales Tactics: “Act Now or Lose Everything!”
    • From Savings to Shiny Bars—And Then, Christmas Paper?
    • Couriers: The Unwitting Middlemen
    • Vulnerability for Sale: Why Seniors Get Targeted (and How Scammers Twist the Knife)
    • Senior...
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    21 m
  • EP 33: Music Star George Jones’ Legacy Stolen – The $12 Million Romance Scam

    EP 33: Music Star George Jones’ Legacy Stolen – The $12 Million Romance Scam
    Sep 15 2025
    In this powerful episode of Behind the Scams, Nick and Sue uncover the shocking betrayal behind the romance scam that devastated the widow of country music legend George Jones. Known as one of the greatest voices in country music history, George left behind a vast estate, music royalties, and a museum dedicated to his legacy. But after his passing in 2013, his widow Nancy Jones became the target of a career con artist who stole more than $12 million through a calculated twelve-year deception. We dive deep into how scammer Kirk Leipzig (alias Kirk West) insinuated himself into Nancy’s life,... Chapters
    • (00:00:00) - The Grisly Romance Scam
    • (00:01:45) - Scams: Kirk Leipzig Case
    • (00:04:16) - How He Stole Money From Country Singer Nancy Jones
    • (00:10:41) - Kirk Leipzig Arrested in the Philippines
    • (00:12:37) - What Drives a Financial Predator to Destroy a Couple's Life
    • (00:17:14) - Crypto Investment Red flags
    • (00:18:38) - Elder Fraud Scam
    • (00:24:57) - What Family Members Can Do to Stop Scammer Kirk Leip
    • (00:31:21) - How To Spot a Romance Scam...
    • (00:33:05) - Behind The Scams: Private Investigators
    • (00:33:57) - Behind the Scams: Kirk Leipzig
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    36 m
  • EP 32: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water Station Scam Part 2

    EP 32: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water Station Scam Part 2
    Sep 3 2025
    In Part 2 of our deep dive into the Water Station Ponzi scheme, we uncover the shocking details of federal indictments against Ryan Wear and his co-conspirator, Jordan Chirico. With a staggering $275 million at stake, this episode reveals how investors were lured into a web of deception, with promises of reliable returns leading to phantom machines and inflated claims. Discover how the scheme unraveled in the courts, exposing the devastating impact on countless victims. Tune in now to learn the key lessons on investor protection and the red flags of a Ponzi scheme that you can't afford to miss! Chapters
    • (00:00:01) - Jordan Chirico Sold Phantom Water Machines and Corrupted Investors
    • (00:06:52) - Jordan Chirico's Role in the Water Station Fraud Case
    • (00:15:08) - Jordan Chirico Admits He Helped Ryan Ware In The
    • (00:22:32) - Jordan Chirico Colluded with Ryan Ware to Prioritize
    • (00:28:35) - Jordan Chirico Exploited Fraud in Water Station Bond Sale
    • (00:34:19) - The 352 Fund Ponzi Scam
    • (00:38:40) - Ryan Ware and Jordan Chirico: The Criminal Charges
    • (00:40:59) - Jordan Chirico Was Charged With Investment Advisor Fraud
    • (00:47:04) - Jordan Chirico Convicted of Fraud
    • (00:49:11) - Another Scammer's Advice
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    50 m