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Trust and Fraud in the World of Collectibles
34:00 - 41:56 (07:55)
The host shares a story about a friend who got scammed in the collector's market and how he sought the help of a criminal psychologist to regain trust. He also talks about the common types of fraud in the industry.
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Brett learned about online scams by trusting strangers on internet forums where he went by the name Gollum Fun, and even paid $200 to one of his contacts to create a new identity for him.
34:00 - 35:59 (01:59)
Summary
Brett learned about online scams by trusting strangers on internet forums where he went by the name Gollum Fun, and even paid $200 to one of his contacts to create a new identity for him.
ChapterTrust and Fraud in the World of Collectibles
Episode128: Gollumfun (Part 1)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Mubbin, a skilled computer technician from Pakistan, offered to take certification exams for others and provide them with the certificate in their name for a fee, including the difficult CCIE exam for a price of $2,500.
35:59 - 37:02 (01:02)
Summary
Mubbin, a skilled computer technician from Pakistan, offered to take certification exams for others and provide them with the certificate in their name for a fee, including the difficult CCIE exam for a price of $2,500. However, such practices are illegal and no longer viable due to increased security measures, including requiring a photo on test results.
ChapterTrust and Fraud in the World of Collectibles
Episode128: Gollumfun (Part 1)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker discusses his past history of manipulating and deceiving his partner, including fraudulent autographs and lies about stopping his behavior.
37:02 - 38:37 (01:34)
Summary
The speaker discusses his past history of manipulating and deceiving his partner, including fraudulent autographs and lies about stopping his behavior. He reveals that his partner ultimately left him due to his behavior.
ChapterTrust and Fraud in the World of Collectibles
Episode128: Gollumfun (Part 1)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
A woman shares her experience of calling a criminal psychologist when she became increasingly suicidal, and how the sessions helped her by discussing motivations in her life and listening to her.
38:37 - 40:27 (01:49)
Summary
A woman shares her experience of calling a criminal psychologist when she became increasingly suicidal, and how the sessions helped her by discussing motivations in her life and listening to her.
ChapterTrust and Fraud in the World of Collectibles
Episode128: Gollumfun (Part 1)
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The speaker describes his experiences at a strip club, including his attempts to engage with the dancers and his motivations for going there in the first place.
40:27 - 41:56 (01:29)
Summary
The speaker describes his experiences at a strip club, including his attempts to engage with the dancers and his motivations for going there in the first place.