# The Scam Machine: How Criminals Hijack Our Trust (247)

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Podcast: [Spill The Tea With D&E](https://stenobird.com/podcast/spill-the-tea-with-d-e-7344667)
Published: 2026-07-20T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1155

## Resource

Trust built civilization, but criminals have learned how to exploit it. In Part 1 of our new Scam Nation series, we uncover how modern scams manipulate fear, urgency, and emotion instead of intelligence. Learn the simple habits that can help protect you and the people you love. Grab a cup of tea and join the conversation. 🍵

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