Matthew Cox | Inside True Crime Podcast PAYPAL SCAMMER REVEALS HIS MILLION DOLLAR SCHEME
Jun 23, 2025
Join Josh Moses, a former scammer turned content creator of @insider-threat, as he unveils how he manipulated PayPal through a phishing scheme to score millions. He dives into the early days of online scams, illustrating clever tactics and ethical dilemmas faced along the way. Josh reflects on his tumultuous past, the thrills of hacking, and the challenges of addiction, all while exploring the risks posed by AI in today's world. Get ready for an engaging conversation that blends crime, personal transformation, and the evolving landscape of cybersecurity!
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Teen Drives Dad's Porsche
- Josh stole his dad's Porsche at 15, got it stuck in the driveway, and spent hours fixing it.
- His dad was impressed he repaired the damage and never confronted him about it.
Phishing Millions via Email
- Josh built a script to mass email half a million PayPal users with phishing emails.
- Many clicked and willingly paid the fake $9.99 processing fee, making him about $1.7 million.
Discovery of Stolen Funds
- When Josh checked his scam account after 28 days, he found almost $1.8 million collected.
- He was excited and terrified, unsure how to safely withdraw the money without getting caught.