Chapter
The Ethics of Scams
01:46 - 05:19 (03:32)
The hosts discuss the morality of scams, examining different motivations, methods, and impacts of such frauds, and offer tips on how to spot potential scams as well as what you can do to stay alert and avoid falling prey to them.
Clips
The host shares a personal story about a sketchy auction he fell victim to where the seller tricked the buyers into bidding on a non-existent camera, and explains the different tactics used in auction scams.
01:46 - 03:36 (01:50)
Summary
The host shares a personal story about a sketchy auction he fell victim to where the seller tricked the buyers into bidding on a non-existent camera, and explains the different tactics used in auction scams.
ChapterThe Ethics of Scams
Episode129: Gollumfun (Part 2)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A cautionary tale of buying an expensive watch on the internet which turned out to be fraudulent.
03:36 - 04:19 (00:42)
Summary
A cautionary tale of buying an expensive watch on the internet which turned out to be fraudulent.
ChapterThe Ethics of Scams
Episode129: Gollumfun (Part 2)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The rise of open source environments and collaboration through websites like Counterfeit Library and Shadow Crew has led to an increase in successful cybercrime.
04:19 - 05:19 (01:00)
Summary
The rise of open source environments and collaboration through websites like Counterfeit Library and Shadow Crew has led to an increase in successful cybercrime. Tutorials on eBay fraud were even posted to guide people through the illicit activities.