Rexxfield Investigates

Modern scams are no longer simple one-off fraud cases. They are coordinated, fast-moving campaigns involving bank impersonation, phishing, SMS attacks, fake websites, remote access tools, money mules, synthetic identities, and criminal networks that often span industries and borders. In this episode of Rexxfield Investigates , Ronnie Tokazowski sits down with Dave Pilot, a fraud disruption leader...

In this episode of Rexxfield Investigates , Ronnie Tokazowski and Stephen Dougherty have an honest conversation about burnout in the information security and cybercrime response world. Drawing from their own experiences helping victims of scams, business email compromise, and financial crime, they discuss how burnout builds, why it often follows you beyond work, and how guilt, control, self-isolat...

In this episode of Rexxfield Investigates , Ronnie Tokazowski sits down with Landon Winkelvoss, CEO and co-founder of Backgrounder, to explore the complex psychology behind modern scams—and why anyone can fall victim. They dive deep into the emotional and neurological factors that keep victims engaged, from loneliness and shame to manipulation and urgency. Through real-world cases, the conversatio...

Are your kids safe online? Here’s what every parent needs to know about sextortion—and how to stop it before it starts. In this episode, Ronnie and Anna break down the growing threat of sextortion and online grooming targeting children on platforms like Roblox, Instagram, and Snapchat. You’ll learn how predators operate, the red flags parents often miss, and—most importantly—how to have real conve...

In this episode, Stephen Dougherty, CEO of Rexxfield, and Ronnie Tokazowski, CTO of Rexxfield, break down the latest FBI IC3 report and what it reveals about the current state of cybercrime. From rising complaint volumes to staggering financial losses, this conversation explores the most important trends shaping today’s threat landscape. Stephen and Ronnie discuss what the numbers really mean, why...

In this episode of Rexxfield Investigates , Ronnie Tokazowski sits down with investigator Anna Hulst to unpack the growing threat of sextortion. Together, they break down what sextortion is, how offenders target victims across social media, gaming platforms, and messaging apps, and the key differences between fast-moving financially motivated scams and longer-term grooming-based exploitation. The...

The conversation delves into the exploration of voodoo, juju, and spiritual practices, highlighting their influence on superstitions, cultural beliefs, and cyber fraud schemes. It also addresses the cultural impact, rituals, and belief systems in cyber fraud, as well as the deep-rooted beliefs and investigations. Furthermore, it discusses cults, hypnotherapy, and the globalization of juju, along w...

In this episode, we break down a major business email compromise and money laundering case involving Albanky, James Aliyu, and Nkeng Amin. We explore how these fraud networks operated, how spoofed emails and drop accounts were used to move stolen funds, and why business email compromise remains one of the most damaging forms of cybercrime today. We also examine the human side of these scams, inclu...

In this episode, Rexfield investigator Anna Hulst shares how digital investigators uncover the identities behind anonymous online harassment, cyber scams, and defamation campaigns. Drawing from real investigative cases, Anna explains how techniques like open source intelligence (OSINT), digital forensics, and social engineering help investigators track anonymous users across platforms, even when t...

When we talk about 0-days, we usually mean unpatched software vulnerabilities. But what do you call it when attackers exploit a product’s legitimate features — features working exactly as designed — to build a near-perfect social engineering chain? In this episode, we break down a phishing operation that weaponized Ledger’s own Recover feature to send real verification emails from Ledger’s servers...

In this episode of the Rexfield Investigates Podcast , Ronnie Tokazowski shares the story behind his unconventional journey from growing up in the fishing community of Hatteras Village to becoming a recognized expert in cybercrime investigation and cyber defense . Ronnie discusses how early experiences in a close-knit community helped shape his perspective on collaboration, trust, and community-dr...

The podcast episode introduces the Rexfield Investigates podcast and its hosts, Ronnie Tokazowski and Steven Dougherty. They discuss real-life examples and the impact of cybercrime on victims. The conversation delves into investigative operations, challenges, and a specific case study, highlighting the recovery efforts and emotional impact on victims. The hosts emphasize the importance of building...