{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Nickel & Crime","title":"Scammed into Scamming – A Global Exploitation Network","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1486,"description":"How often do you get texts from strangers saying “hi, how are you?” out of the blue? Most people with a cell phone or a social media account have received something like this at least once. It’s the opening line of a very common scam, and so many of us have seen these texts, because there are hundreds of thousands of people working in factory-like systems, across multiple countries sending them. But those texters aren't the heartless criminals you think they are, and many of them are victims of a scam themselves.In this episode, we're looking at the scammers behind those texts. It’s the story of young workers who have been lured by what they believed would be lucrative, white collar jobs, only to be enslaved by criminal organizations, brutalized and forced to run online scams that net billions in stolen funds each year. About the ShowWelcome to Season 3 of Nickel & Crime! Take a deep dive into today’s most devious scams, as we expose the psychological tactics and surprising methods used to drain thousands of victims of billions of dollars every year. At a time when financial crime is increasingly sophisticated, we go behind the schemes to understand the often brilliant – and sometimes foolish – crooks at work, so you can stay alert and avoid becoming their next victim. In season 3, Nickel & Crime returns with new mind-twisting stories… and something more. We’re also taking a peek behind the curtain to see how Early Warning helps keep the U.S. financial ecosystem healthy using technology that can stop these bad actors before they strike. With more focus on what you need to know to spot a scam, alongside our signature immersive storytelling, Nickel & Crime is back to dissect the deception, for your protection. About Early WarningNickel & Crime is the award-winning financial true crime show brought to you by Early Warning®, a financial services technology leader that has been empowering and protecting consumers, small businesses, and the U.S. financial system with...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/brwa8V1hIwI5N-uGbrUxUISFMsQe_6QPTcjZ8x069x4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mZDNl/ZjkzOWQ0NmQ4Yzdj/YzMyMmY5ZTQzZTkx/ODRiOS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}