Fake Music, Fraudulent Listeners, Real Prison Time: Spotify Scammed For Millions

Podcast: Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Protecting your family from Internet Scams, Con Artists and Cybercrime · Cee | Host of Scams, Hacks and Frauds.

Opublikowano: 2026-03-30

Tell us your story here! Welcome to Scams, Hacks and Frauds! In this episode, we dive deep into a fascinating true crime story about a sophisticated scam operation where Michael Smith was convicted of fraud related to fake listeners streaming AI-generated music on Spotify. This scam netted millions, exposing serious vulnerabilities in the music streaming industry. You'll learn how this scam worked, why it matters to you, and why protecting your accounts with strong passwords is essential—even for seemingly harmless platforms. This case is just one example of how scams and fraud continue to evo...