Scammer Payback Podcast

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Proton CEO Andy Yen joins us for a conversation about online privacy, Big Tech surveillance, and why more people are trying to de-Google their lives. Andy explains how companies like Google built their business around collecting and monetizing user data, why corporate surveillance may be more dangerous than government surveillance, and how Proton is building privacy-focused alternatives like Proton Mail, Proton VPN, and Proton Drive to give people control over their digital lives. If you're concerned about Google tracking, data privacy, cybersecurity, and reclaiming control of your online identity, this conversation breaks down why it matters and what the future of a privacy-first internet could look like.Andy Yen and ProtonProton Born Private: https://proton.me/blog/born-privateProton’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ProtonPrivacyProton’s X: https://x.com/ProtonPrivacyAndy’s X: https://x.com/andyyen

Senator Ruben Gallego joins the Scammer Payback Podcast to break down the SCAM Act, a new bipartisan bill aimed at cracking down on online scams, fraud networks, and the growing epidemic of digital crime targeting Americans.
We also talk about the role of Big Tech, Silicon Valley lobbying, and platform accountability, and whether companies like social media platforms and messaging apps should be doing more to stop scammers from reaching victims in the first place.
Special thanks to Senator Ruben Gallego!

Meta scam ads are out of control. In this episode of the Scammer Payback Podcast, we dig into Reuters-reviewed internal documents that allege Meta (Facebook and Instagram) makes serious money from scam ads.
With expert insight from Laura Edelson (Cybersecurity for Democracy Lab) and Martin Wolf (Financial Times), we break down how ad targeting, algorithm-driven feeds, deepfake investment scams, and “penalty bids” can keep fraud profitable.
Special Thanks to J Walker Smith, Laura Edelson, and Martin Wolf.

Theresa Payton was the first female Chief Information Officer at the White House and is now recognized globally as a leading authority in cybersecurity. She’s an expert in AI, misinformation, and social engineering, with years of experience advising Fortune 500 companies and governments. Known for her clear insights and strategic thinking, she remains a trusted voice on today’s most pressing digital threats.

Jim Browning is a well-known YouTuber and ethical hacker who specializes in exposing and disrupting scam call centers. He uses his technical expertise to infiltrate scam operations, gather evidence, and sometimes even take control of their systems to help victims and law enforcement. His work has been featured in major investigations, and he’s widely respected in the scam-baiting and cybersecurity communities.

Follow Jim Browning: www.youtube.com/@jimbrowning