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Criminal Thoughts

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In today’s world…criminals come in all shapes and sizes. But they have one thing in common, they all have criminal thoughts.

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Episodes

  1. Account Takeover Protection and the Latest in Cybersecurity (ft. Ori Eison)

    Today, we sit down with Ori Eisen, CEO of Trusona, to explore the cutting-edge world of cybercrime and account takeovers. Ori shares his journey from early fraud prevention to pioneering innovative security solutions.Discover how Trusona's ATO Protect revolutionizes ID verification by directly...

  2. Inside the 2016 Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Scandal (ft. Christopher Anderson)

    Welcome to another episode of the Criminal Thoughts podcast! Today, we delve into the controversial world of cybercrime and cryptocurrency, focusing on the infamous Bitfinex theft and money laundering scandal. Our host is joined by Christopher Anderson, an attorney with extensive experience and...

  3. Bitfinex 2016 Hack: Uncovering Lichtenstein & Government Secrets

    Join Brett Johnson on this wild ride of government cover-ups and conspiracies as he sets the record straight once and for all. The Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange was hacked in August 2016. 119,756 bitcoin, worth about US$72 million at the time, was stolen. Ilya Lichtenstein, 35, and Heather...

  4. Trust Trump Coin Crypto Scam

    Political crypto tokens are hot and in season, but so are all the rug pulls and scams. Brett breaks down the latest Trust Trump coin scam and the thought process of the criminals involved. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts…

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  5. A Crypto Insider on the Frontlines of Fraud (ft. Jake Donoghue)

    Jake Donoghue, author of Crypto Confidential: An Insider's Account from the Frontlines of Fraud, joins former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson for an insightful discussion on today's cryptocurrency tech, trends, and how fraud has imbedded itself into the crypto market. Jake is a…

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  6. Operation Chargeback: Noir’s Luxury Refunds

    We're talking about Operation Chargeback, a coalition of refunding fraud fighters and the FBI, operating an ongoing investigation into ARG and other refund fraud groups across the US and internationally. A member of “Noir’s Luxury Refunds” pled guilty today to participating in a fraud conspiracy,...

  7. The Impending AI Doomsday (ft. Smitha Papolu)

    How do we make sure that the companies running AI systems aren't harvesting our data for profit? Human-Computer Product Design Manager, Smitha Papolu, joins Brett to discuss the impending doom surrounding artificial intelligence, how it's capable of being used for the greater good, how it could...

  8. Cryptocurrency Is A Ponzi Scheme

    Former FBI's most wanted cybercriminal Brett Johnson fully embraces that crypto is a Ponzi scheme while diving into the mind of Max Azzarello, who set himself on fire outside Donald J. Trump’s trial. Are these two things related? You sure as sh*t better believe so. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram:...

  9. Great Awakening: Banks, Bitcoin, and Bombs (ft. AK Debris)

    Born in Sudan and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, AK Debris joins Brett Johnson to talk about the current state and future of banks and Cryptocurrency as the Israel-Gaza war continues to rage on. AK Debris on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AKDebris ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram:...

  10. The Biggest Crypto Scams Yet (ft. Jesse Gossman)

    Everyone can be had. Financial Crimes Detective and Co-founder of The Block Audit, Jesse Gossman, joins Brett to discuss the pitfalls of trading cryptocurrency and the schemes criminals are using to manipulate unsuspecting targets. The latest scam tactic that is especially taking advantage of the...

  11. Understanding Cybercrime 101: Why It Is Never A Single Attacker

    We're talking Cybercrime 101. What are the goals cyber criminals are trying to achieve? Is it all about money? Brett breaks down what you need to know and what to watch out for so you are not targeted by a cyberattack that can result in a headache or a life-altering catastrophe. ► Criminal…

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  12. How to Protect Crypto From Criminals (ft. Bartosz Lipinski)

    CEO of Cube.Exchange, Bartosz Lipinski, joins Brett to talk about trust in cryptocurrency, socially engineered crypto scams, and blockchain security. Will crypto change the world? Or is it simply a set of fast money tokens to gamble on? Cube.Exchange https://www.cube.exchange/ ► Criminal Thoughts...

  13. Life Behind Bars: What It's Like In Prison

    In this episode, Brett regales you with raw testimony of his time behind bars in jail and federal prison from his time with the global cybercrime organization ShadowCrew. Some insightful, some horrible, some downright hilarious. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram:...

  14. How To Properly Steal an Election

    On this episode I'll be discussing Election Fraud. From deepfakes, to voting machines I'll break it all down so we can all know how to properly steal an election. ► Criminal Thoughts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/criminalthoughtspodcast ► Criminal Thoughts Facebook:...

  15. From "Hackah Jak" to working for the FBI (ft. Jesse Tuttle)

    The untold true story of Jesse Tuttle a.k.a. Hackah Jak. Jesse was an active website defacer for the hacking group known as Hackweiser from 2000 to 2003 and has recently resurfaced. He is joined by his daughter (and business partner) Reece who has some interesting stories of her own to share.

  16. DEEP Undercover (ft. former KGB Spy, Jack Barsky)

    Jack Barsky is a German-American author, IT specialist and former sleeper agent of the KGB who spied on the United States from 1978 to 1988. Exposed after the Cold War, Barsky became a resource for U.S. counterintelligence agencies and was allowed to remain in the United States. Follow me for…

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  17. The $1M Quantum Exit Scam

    On today's episode, I 'm breaking down the exit scam created by Telegram drug dealer, and fraud vendor - Quantum Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com #telegram #scammer #crimepodcast

  18. Refend.ai: Exposing the TRUTH Behind Refund Fraud

    On this episode I'll be discussing refunding fraud. What it is, and who does it. This comes on the heel of a recent interaction with the company Refend.ai. I'll be discussing my conversation with the founders of that company who were and maybe still are ("allegedly").... FRAUDSTERS!! Follow me…

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  19. Defrauding Senior Citizens & Running for Mayor (ft. Bill O'Hanlon)

    On this episode I'm talking to Bill O’Hanlon - he’s a Navy veteran, businessman, sober alcoholic, and is currently running for mayor of Washington Township in Gloucester, NJ. He's also under federal indictment for timeshare fraud and facing a life in prison.

  20. Cybersecurity Con Man OR Insider Threat? (ft. Joshua Moses)

    Today we are going to be talking to a former black hat hacker - Joshua Moses @Insider-Threat He's a former counterintelligence agent, and cybersecurity expert. He is known for breaches at AT&T, Paypal and US Bank in the early 2000's. Support Joshua: Go to: www.learntobeahacker.com Follow me for...

  21. The Unsolved Murder of Roy & Wanda Campbell

    Today we are going to be talking about an unsolved murder case that really hits home - because it happened in MY family. We are talking about the unsolved murder of Roy and Wanda Campbell. Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

  22. Cybercrime Trends and Shutting Their Asses Down

    In this episode I'm talking about how to identify cybercrime trends, and what can be done to dismantle their platforms. My producers said I was on fire during this recording. Let me know in this comments if you agree! Follow me for more at: www.thebrettjohnsonshow.com

  23. Using AI to Scrape Prisoners Phone Calls with Rory McBryde

    Today’s guest is Rory McBride - he’s a prosecutor for Berrien County in Southwest Michigan, and is here to discuss his product that utilizes AI to look for evidence in the phone calls prisoners make at jail. Learn more about WireTap: https://www.wiretaptech.com/ Follow me for more at:...

  24. INSIDE Matthew Cox - One of The Most Prolific Mortgage Fraud Con Artists of All Time

    On this episode I'm talking to my friend Matthew Cox. He’s been called “one of the most prolific mortgage fraud con artists of all time”. After taking the banks for $55 Million, he served 13 years in federal prison, and now is a true crime author and runs the popular YouTube channel - Inside True...

  25. I Served 23 Years In Prison For 2nd Degree Murder and a Plea Deal Dispute Almost Sent Me Back!!

    On today’s show I sit down with a a former juvenile offender convicted of 2nd degree murder turned paralegal who has recently written a bill to give juvenile offenders the right to have their cases reviewed. In this true crime story - Richard Midkiff was sentenced to 38 years in prison for felony...

  26. $20K Fraud Story from Chrono24 & How to Protect Yourself From Holiday Scams

    This week I'll be outlining ways you can protect yourself from the various holiday scams and credit card fraud plaguing online shopping this year. I'll also be joined by a special guest - Reddit User "4K" who is sharing a cautionary tale of how he was scammed when selling his watch through Chrono24.

  27. Cyber Crime Trends You Should Know About with David Maimon

    Professor David Maimom visits the Criminal Thoughts Show this week. Two people who understand cybercrime as few others do sit down to talk about the criminals, the good guys, and much much more.

  28. Telegram Criminals

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In today’s world…criminals come in all shapes and sizes. But they have one thing in common, they all have criminal thoughts.

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