Scam Rangers - A podcast about the human side of fraud and the people who are on a mission to protect us. We will hear from activists, researchers, prosecutors, human trafficking experts and other advocates, telling the story of scams and scam victims from their perspectives. Most importantly - we can learn what we can do about it. If you are enjoying this show, subscribe, and follow me on LinkedIn for more information and news about online scams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/
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Scam Rangers - A podcast about the human side of fraud and the people who are on a mission to protect us. We will hear from activists, researchers, prosecutors, human trafficking experts and other advocates, telling the story of scams and scam victims from their perspectives. Most importantly - we can learn what we can do about it. If you are enjoying this show, subscribe, and follow me on LinkedIn for more information and news about online scams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/
Turning the Tables: A Deep Dive into Scam Call Centers, a Conversation with Jim Browning, Scambaiter and YouTuber
Scam Rangers
49 minutes
5 months ago
Turning the Tables: A Deep Dive into Scam Call Centers, a Conversation with Jim Browning, Scambaiter and YouTuber
In this fascinating episode of Scam Rangers, host Ayelet Biger-Levin interviews renowned scam investigator Jim Browning, whose YouTube channel has over 4.4 million subscribers. Jim has made headlines for infiltrating scam call centers, exposing how large-scale fraud operations really work—from pig butchering scams to telco account hijacking.
We explore:
* How Jim first gained access to scammer computers and what he discovered
* The psychology and tactics behind fake tech support, telco discount, and payment alert scams
* How a whistleblower inside a Dubai-based scam center helped bring down a network of 3,000 scammers
* The critical role of one-time passcodes (OTPs) and why reading them out loud can compromise your identity
* What banks, tech leaders, and consumers can do to fight back
This episode is essential listening for anyone working in fraud prevention, cybersecurity, or digital customer protection.
Videos Mentioned in the Episode:
* Pig Butchering Scam and Dubai Call Center Investigation
https://youtu.be/dV9U_aoHI_g?si=0d2gtrmdcVrjZSbu
* Scammer Call Center with CCTV Footage (Firmart Travels)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk
* Arnold Schwarzenegger Soundboard Prank on Scammers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF-NtGsZ6Zo
About the Guest:
Jim Browning is a software engineer turned scam exposer who has dedicated the past decade to disrupting scam operations around the world. His investigative videos have led to real-world law enforcement actions and helped educate millions on how scams really work.
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JimBrowning
This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin, who has spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. Ayelet created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams and to learn from those dedicated to advocating for scam victims and taking action against fraud. Be sure to follow Ayelet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/
More from RangersAI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rangersai/
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Scam Rangers
Scam Rangers - A podcast about the human side of fraud and the people who are on a mission to protect us. We will hear from activists, researchers, prosecutors, human trafficking experts and other advocates, telling the story of scams and scam victims from their perspectives. Most importantly - we can learn what we can do about it. If you are enjoying this show, subscribe, and follow me on LinkedIn for more information and news about online scams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayelet-biger-levin/
