Public education, media and scam-prevention initiative.
Behind the Scams is an investigative podcast exploring real scam cases, criminal tactics, and victim experiences, using research and expert analysis to expose how scams operate and why they succeed.
Behind the Scams is an investigative podcast dedicated to examining how modern scams are designed, how victims are manipulated, and why these crimes continue to succeed across borders and platforms. The podcast operates with its own dedicated website, BehindTheScams.org, serving as a central hub for episodes, context, and educational resources. Through long-form storytelling and investigative analysis, Behind the Scams goes beyond surface warnings to explain the mechanics of fraud in a way that helps listeners understand how scams unfold in real life. Each episode is designed to provide clarity, depth, and perspective that short alerts alone cannot offer.
The podcast is hosted by Nick Henley, founder of Stamp Out Scams, whose more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement and financial crime investigations make him uniquely qualified to lead these discussions. Nick’s background allows scams to be examined as organized operations rather than isolated incidents, drawing on real investigative experience to explain patterns, tactics, and behavioral manipulation with accuracy and authority. Co-host Sue Henley brings a complementary perspective shaped by her experience as a former licensed contractor and minority female business owner who successfully built and operated her own contracting business. Her background adds practical insight into trust, decision-making, and the real-world impact scams have on individuals and small businesses.
Behind the Scams operates as a core initiative within the SOS Media Network and is designed to complement ScamTV’s rapid, video-based scam alerts. While ScamTV focuses on timely visual warnings and immediate awareness, Behind the Scams provides the space to slow down complex fraud schemes and examine how manipulation develops over time. Together, these platforms create a layered approach to scam prevention—combining speed with depth, alerts with analysis, and awareness with understanding. This integrated strategy strengthens the network’s ability to educate, inform, and help prevent scams before harm occurs.
Behind the Scams is distributed globally, making investigative scam education accessible to listeners around the world. The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms, allowing audiences to listen wherever and however they prefer. In addition to audio distribution, Behind the Scams maintains its own dedicated website, where episodes, supporting context, and related educational resources are centralized for deeper exploration. This ensures the podcast is not limited to a single platform or algorithm, but remains consistently accessibl.
As part of the SOS Media Network, the podcast is designed to scale alongside emerging scam threats and expanding international audiences. Global availability allows episodes to be shared, referenced, and revisited as educational tools rather than one-time content. By combining wide distribution with long-form investigative depth, Behind the Scams extends scam prevention beyond headlines and alerts, offering lasting insight that supports awareness, understanding, and informed decision-making worldwide.
Behind the Scams is an investigative podcast that examines how modern scams are designed, how manipulation unfolds, and why fraud continues to succeed. Through long-form storytelling and analysis, the podcast provides context and understanding that short warnings alone cannot deliver.
Scams are often misunderstood as isolated events rather than structured operations. Behind the Scams helps listeners understand the psychology, systems, and tactics behind fraud, allowing people to recognize patterns, challenge assumptions, and better protect themselves and others.
Behind the Scams is grounded in real investigative experience and practical insight, not speculation or sensationalism. By combining law-enforcement expertise, business experience, and ethical storytelling, the podcast explains scams with clarity, accuracy, and respect for victims.
