Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam
The pandemic is tough for Victor's small business, but the loan he receives from the Paycheck Protection Program is a lifeline. Years later, he receives a call from someone claiming to be from the she...
17 Mai 202445min
Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family
Lorraine is grieving her father when she receives a letter claiming to be from Florida Power & Light notifying her to contact them. A kind "operator" named Anna walks her through the process of switch...
10 Mai 202440min
Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise
Amid quickly changing technology and social trends, criminals are constantly developing new methods of defrauding consumers. In this bonus episode, Bob talks with Amy Nofziger of the AARP Fraud Watch ...
3 Mai 202421min
Inside the Dark Web
The criminal side of the internet, the Dark Web, is unknown to most of us. This week's guest, criminologist David Maimon, takes us behind the curtain into a world where criminals talk to one another a...
26 Apr 202439min
Romance Scammer Impersonates Korean Celebrity
After a divorce, Nancy moves to North Carolina and takes a job as a caregiver for older patients who are in poor health. The work is rewarding but challenging, and to help her unwind after long days, ...
19 Apr 202443min
From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands
Marlene is suffering from terrible back pain and preparing to have surgery in a few days when her computer suddenly begins flashing a fraud warning. The tech support operator tells her that her accoun...
12 Apr 202445min
Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams
Employment scams are one of the fastest growing types of fraud. The recent surge can be traced to several post-pandemic factors that make these crimes even easier for criminals. In this episode, we wi...
5 Apr 202442min
Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2
In Part 2 of this 2021 episode, young ICU nurse Whitney Kirkpatrick's life is turned upside down when the police show up at her door looking for her boyfriend of nine months, Gregory Thomas. He is not...
29 Mar 202437min
