What the Hack with Adam Levin cover image

Episode 43: Herb Weisbaum Talks Crypto Scams

What the Hack with Adam Levin

CHAPTER

The Phomo Thing Is a Great Motivator for People

"There's a big old hungry dumb fish on the other end," he says. "You cannot rely on the fact that somebody won't hurt you." The scammers have no conscience, and do just fine going to sleep that night and then doing it again the next day. He was arrested in a boiler room sting; one of his victims asked how he slept at night.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner