Criminals Cash In on Couple's Credit Card Points
Jody and her husband love to travel, and they love to save up credit card reward points to make their family vacations more affordable. When they start getting notifications that some of their points ...
24 Touko 202445min
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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Touko 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 Huhti 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 Huhti 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 Huhti 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 Huhti 202442min
