The AI Music Scam: How Michael Smith Stole $10 Million with Fake Streams
The AI Music Scam: How Michael Smith Stole $10 Million with Fake Streams  
Podcast: Crimes Across America
Published On: Tue Apr 01 2025
Description: “Michael Smith masterminded a multimillion-dollar music fraud scheme, using AI-generated songs and fake streaming bots to collect over $10 million in royalties. This episode uncovers how he exploited the system, evaded detection, and ultimately got caught.”