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 31: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water Station Scam Part I
Behind the Scams
53 minutes 10 seconds
3 months ago
EP 31: H2-Oh No! Inside the $200 Million Water Station Scam Part I
What if you could invest in a simple water vending machine for $8,500 and watch the profits roll in every month? That’s the enticing promise made by Ryan Wear through his company, Water Station Management LLC. But behind this façade lies one of the boldest frauds in recent memory. In our investigation, we reveal how Wear constructed a Ponzi scheme with phantom machines and inflated revenue reports, leaving countless investors, including military veterans, devastated. Join us as we uncover the shocking truth behind the $200 million water station scam in this gripping two-part series.
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.
