Scam Clinic

Scam Clinic

Scam Clinic is the podcast which gives you the story behind the scam. In each episode, we'll speak to a person who has unfortunately been on the wrong end of a scam, hearing their story from first contact to the moment of realisation. Where possible, we'll also track down the scammer themselves to hold them to account for their wrongdoing, so expect some fireworks! Alongside that, we'll give the latest advice on how to stay safe from scams yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

September 12, 2024 โ€ข 45 mins

***SUICIDE WARNING: There are two discussions of suicide in this episode. Listen with caution***



In this episode, we are bringing you something a little different.


As part of Nick's work, he talks to a lot of scammers on social media and elsewhere. Most of the time, once they find out about what he does for a living, they block him and run a mile.


Some, however, keep talking. The interviews you hear in today's episode ...

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A quick update for you on our next episode.


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Are you interested in seeing Nick do a talk in person? Next year, heโ€™s taking his live show, How to Beat Scammers, around the UK.

 

Itโ€™s going to be a fascinating exploration of the scam business, including tales from Nickโ€™s years working undercover in dodgy businesses, a journey through the global geography of the scam industry and even interactive tests of your scam ...

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August 29, 2024 โ€ข 31 mins

Cam is a photographer, and a regular online buyer and seller when he needs to refresh his gear.


His latest buyer came to meet him face to face - but even in person, something wasn't quite right...


Thanks to our podcast partner, Guardio. If you'd like to check out their catch-all online security solutions, head over to create an account:


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Are you interested in seeing Nick do ...

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August 22, 2024 โ€ข 26 mins

Advance warning on this one, Alina's story is heartbreaking.


Looking for some flexible, from-home work which fitted around her family life, it seemed she'd found the perfect thing...until it didn't.


Thanks to our podcast partner, Guardio. If you'd like to check out their catch-all online security solutions, head over to create an account:


https://www.guard.io/staplenick  

 

Are you interested in seeing Nick do...

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August 15, 2024 โ€ข 38 mins

Jason tells us the story of how his international move went extremely awry.


It all seemed to be going so well, right up until the point where the removalists decided to take his belongings hostage. Nick heads out onto the streets of London to try and track down the business behind a web of shell companies, and the man pulling the strings.


Thanks to our podcast partner, Guardio. If you'd like to check out their catch-all onlin...

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August 8, 2024 โ€ข 22 mins

In the second part of this two part special, Nick attempts to track down the man he believes stole Ket's money.


As well as trying to get him on the phone, Nick has a fascinating lead which might even reveal the scammer's true location...


Thanks to our podcast partner, Guardio. If you'd like to check out their catch-all online security solutions, head over to create an account:


https://www.guard.io/staplenick   

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August 8, 2024 โ€ข 27 mins

The Scam Clinic podcast is finally here!


In this special two-part first episode, Nick talks to Ket, a man who has been through an appalling experience with a group of truly evil investment scammers. Defrauded of a staggering amount of money, Ket's story is a shocker of the highest order.


Thanks to our podcast partner, Guardio. If you'd like to check out their catch-all online security solutions, head over to create an account...

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