Episode
The Escobar Phone and Imaginary Flamethrowers
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- Hacked
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- Aug 2, 2025
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- 3143
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Summary
We unpack how a Swedish entrepreneur used Pablo Escobar’s name to sell fake phones, flamethrowers, and crypto — and how a viral scam built on influencer hype finally came crashing down. That and other stories. Hacked is brought to you by Push Security, check them out at PushSecurity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices