HACKED: Internet Hitmen Aren't Really A Thing

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EpisodeFeb 27, 202443m

HACKED: Internet Hitmen Aren't Really A Thing

PRETEND

EpisodeFeb 27, 202443m

Cybercrime writer Eileen Ormsby delves into the chilling world of the BESA Mafia, a purported online hitman service. What unfolds is a story of modern folklore, a sophisticated scam targeting those with the darkest intentions, and a relentless pursuit of exposing the world of online assassinations-for-hire in the digital age. Today's episode was a partnership with the podcast HACKED. HACKED is hosted by Jordan & Scott. They explore the strange tales of hacking, internet grifters, cybersecurity and tech. Subscribe to HACKED wherever you listen to pods: RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/hackedpodcast Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/hacked-podcast/id1049420219 Google: https://play.google.com/music/m/I5tmfgninpb6lkzqs6rzljnybby Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21zZfOy7VCSIIWlJ64DElv Stitcher: https://stitcher.com/podcast/sticks-stones/hacked Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/hacked Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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PRETEND is an investigative true crime podcast about real people who lie for a living — con artists, scammers, and the victims caught in their web. Hosted by journalist Javier Leiva, PRETEND exposes the human psychology behind deception and fraud. Each episode follows a real case of manipulation — from financial scams and Ponzi schemes to digital hoaxes and emotional cons. PRETEND explains how and why deception works without shaming victims, combining ethical journalism with cinematic storytelling. Featured in lists of the best podcasts about con artists and scams, PRETEND investigates crimes of persuasion, trust, and betrayal. New episodes drop regularly with stor...

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