In this episode, we explore the rising concern of money mule fraud, a scam that has impacted thousands, particularly the youth. We share the true crime story of Ebony King, a 19-year-old who became a victim due to a family friend's betrayal, facing devastating financial consequences.

With over 17,000 reported cases in 2023, this episode serves as a crucial guide to understanding money mule scams. Join us as we identify the warning signs of these deceitful schemes, and provide essential tips to protect your finances. Stay informed and safeguard against financial fraud with our expert advice!

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In this gripping episode, Cee delves into the astonishing tale of Shan (pronounced Shane) Haynes, the bank manager who became embroiled in a pig butchering scam that ultimately led to the downfall of the Heartland Tri State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas.

As Shan fell victim to a cunning online fraudster named Bella, he unwittingly drained millions from the bank, believing he was on the brink of a lucrative cryptocurrency opportunity. With a narrative that reveals the psychological traps of scams, Cee explores the devastating impact of misplaced trust and the sunk cost fallacy. What lessons can we learn from Shan's tragic story? How can you safeguard your finances against similar threats? Tune in to find out.

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In the past few months, three Major UK retailers - Marks and Spencer, The Co-op and Harrods have been the targets of sophisticated hacks from a hacking Collective called Scattered Spider. What Happened? Who is Scattered Spider? Should you be concerned, and what can you do to protect yourself? I’m Cee, and this is Scams, Hacks and Frauds.

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In this episode, Cee shares stories about a fake VIP casino that took millions from high rollers and a bank fraud scam that cost its victim $100,000 in just 10 minutes. He also discusses why it's important to fight the urge to be embarrassed by being the victim of fraud or a scam, and discuss steps that you can take to help protect you from having your life savings stolen in a heartbeat.

Sources:

https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-crime/article/2103597/gang-running-pop-vip-rooms-cheat-gamblers-millions-busted

https://asgam.com/2017/07/20/police-bust-fake-macau-junket-operating-from-hotel-room/

https://www.macaubusiness.com/fake-vip-room-busted-2/

https://bigwinguide.com/fake-vip-room-scam-exposed-in-macau/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12083227/NAB-customer-falls-spoof-scam-loses-100-000-scammers-impersonating-bank-staff.html

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/15/tim-was-scammed-out-of-222000-he-says-the-bank-should-have-to-give-his-money-back

https://vocal.media/humans/man-loses-222-000-in-13-minutes

Editors note: Although some sources put the losses of the bank scam at $222,000 we have gone with the lowest available figure quoted in the sources we can find.

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