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    Inside a $7 Million Airbnb Scam

    Inside a $7 Million Airbnb Scam

    FromThe 404 Media Podcast

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    Inside a $7 Million Airbnb Scam

    FromThe 404 Media Podcast

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    Length:
    36 minutes
    Released:
    Jan 4, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    We are back for 2024! We hit the ground running this week with a story about charges against a man for allegedly orchestrating a massive, nationwide Airbnb scam. Then Sam speaks about how Pornhub is blocking access to visitors in North Carolina and Montana, who are now (predictably) using VPNs as a workaround. Then in the subscribers-only section we talk about the life and death of the encrypted app Wickr. RIP Wickr.Real Estate ‘Visionary’ Allegedly Behind Massive, Viral Airbnb Fraud ChargeI Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on AirbnbNorth Carolina and Montana Just Lost Access to PornhubWickr is DeadSubscribe for access to bonus content at 404media.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Released:
    Jan 4, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Welcome to the podcast from 404 Media where Joseph, Sam, Emanuel, and Jason catch you up on the stories we published this week. 404 Media is a journalist-owned digital media company exploring the way technology is shaping–and is shaped by–our world. We bring you unparalleled access to hidden worlds both online and IRL through investigative reporting, smart blogging, and breaking news. At 404 Media you’ll read, and hear, stories you can’t find anywhere else written by journalists who are leading experts on their beats. Subscribe to 404 Media at 404media.co to gain access to an ad-free version of this podcast, as well as a bonus podcast episodes. Subscribers are the bedrock of building a sustainable business for our journalism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.