Welcome to Behind the Scams, now streaming from its new home at www.BehindTheScams.org
— and proudly part of the SOS Media Network, the digital outreach division of Stamp Out Scams Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting fraud and empowering victims through education, media, and technology.
The SOS Media Network includes ScamTV, Behind the Scams, and a growing lineup of multimedia platforms — all working to make scam prevention modern, relatable, and accessible for everyone.
Hosted by Nick Henley, a former U.S. Treasury Department Special Agent, Certified Fraud Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator, and licensed California Private Investigator, Behind the Scams pulls listeners deep inside the world of deception — from billion-dollar financial conspiracies to the everyday scams that target people across America.
With over 25 years of experience investigating financial crimes, cyber fraud, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, Nick brings a rare insider’s perspective to how scams really work — and how to stop them. Co-hosted by Sue Henley, the show blends investigative storytelling, real cases, and expert insights to reveal not just how fraud happens, but why people fall for it.
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Welcome to Behind the Scams, now streaming from its new home at www.BehindTheScams.org
— and proudly part of the SOS Media Network, the digital outreach division of Stamp Out Scams Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting fraud and empowering victims through education, media, and technology.
The SOS Media Network includes ScamTV, Behind the Scams, and a growing lineup of multimedia platforms — all working to make scam prevention modern, relatable, and accessible for everyone.
Hosted by Nick Henley, a former U.S. Treasury Department Special Agent, Certified Fraud Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator, and licensed California Private Investigator, Behind the Scams pulls listeners deep inside the world of deception — from billion-dollar financial conspiracies to the everyday scams that target people across America.
With over 25 years of experience investigating financial crimes, cyber fraud, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, Nick brings a rare insider’s perspective to how scams really work — and how to stop them. Co-hosted by Sue Henley, the show blends investigative storytelling, real cases, and expert insights to reveal not just how fraud happens, but why people fall for it.
EP 27: Love, Bitcoin, and Lies: The Nigerian Romance Scam Indictment
Behind the Scams
1 hour 5 minutes 13 seconds
4 months ago
EP 27: Love, Bitcoin, and Lies: The Nigerian Romance Scam Indictment
In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, hosts Nick and Sue Henley dive into the harrowing case of Nigerian national Charles Uchenna Nwadavid, charged with orchestrating a complex romance scam that exploited victims across the U.S. for over three years. Discover how one woman unknowingly became a "money mule," transferring over $2.5 million in scam proceeds, much of it in Bitcoin. With insights into the psychological tactics used by scammers and the challenges of tracing cryptocurrency, this episode reveals the devastating impact of love, trust, and deception in the digital age. Don’t miss it!
Behind the Scams
Welcome to Behind the Scams, now streaming from its new home at www.BehindTheScams.org
— and proudly part of the SOS Media Network, the digital outreach division of Stamp Out Scams Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fighting fraud and empowering victims through education, media, and technology.
The SOS Media Network includes ScamTV, Behind the Scams, and a growing lineup of multimedia platforms — all working to make scam prevention modern, relatable, and accessible for everyone.
Hosted by Nick Henley, a former U.S. Treasury Department Special Agent, Certified Fraud Specialist, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator, and licensed California Private Investigator, Behind the Scams pulls listeners deep inside the world of deception — from billion-dollar financial conspiracies to the everyday scams that target people across America.
With over 25 years of experience investigating financial crimes, cyber fraud, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering, Nick brings a rare insider’s perspective to how scams really work — and how to stop them. Co-hosted by Sue Henley, the show blends investigative storytelling, real cases, and expert insights to reveal not just how fraud happens, but why people fall for it.
