{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6644b205b14f3000123e53b9/66d03c466138521368ebb0f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Conversations with Scammers","description":"<p><strong>***SUICIDE WARNING: There are two discussions of suicide in this episode. Listen with caution***</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we are bringing you something a little different.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Some, however, keep talking. The interviews you hear in today's episode are the results of those conversations.</p><p><br></p><p>It's the world of scams, but the version you don't usually hear: the scammer's. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Are you interested in seeing Nick do a talk in person? Next year, he’s taking his live show, How to Beat Scammers, around the UK.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It’s going to be a fascinating exploration of the scam business, including tales from Nick’s years working undercover in dodgy businesses, a journey through the global geography of the scam industry and even interactive tests of your scam awareness!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tickets and dates are here 🎟️:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nlp-ltd.com/how-to-beat-scammers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nlp-ltd.com/how-to-beat-scammers/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Follow Nick on social media 📲:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/staplenick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/staplenick</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560761650658\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560761650658</a> (fan page for anti-scam content etc)</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/staplenick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/staplenick</a> (personal page)</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://x.com/staplenick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/staplenick</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/staplenick\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/staplenick</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have you been scammed? Would you like #ScamClinic to investigate?</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Send us your story by emailing our encrypted address 📩:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>scamclinic@proton.me</p><p><br></p><p>🎶🎶🎶 Theme music is provided by Alex Bayly</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/alexbayly\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/alexbayly</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>🧑‍🎨🧑‍💻&nbsp;All graphics, design and branding (including our upcoming website) by Debbie Moreira.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://enlaceartdesign.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://enlaceartdesign.com/</a>&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Nick Stapleton"}