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Inside a real scam call: a 20‑minute confession from “Michael”

In “Confessions of a Scammer,” author Jason Brooks shares a recorded call with a scammer using the alias “Michael.” Instead of executing a typical fraud, Michael opens up — revealing the industrial scale of his operation: • He makes 400 calls per day, targeting £10,000 daily • Buys full personal data for $5 per record • Spoofs American Express calls and texts • Claims improvisation, not scripts, driven by ego and compulsion • Speaks of a hollow “legitimate exit plan” chasing a £10M payout

The piece is a rare window into the scammer’s mindset — part bravado, part weariness, and a surprising pause of regret. With embedded audio clips and YouTube snippets, the post isn’t just alarming — it’s humanizing, chilling, and deeply informative. Action Fraud has been alerted, but the calls continue. A compelling read for anyone in cybersecurity, fraud prevention, law enforcement, or just curious about the psychology behind scams.


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