1139: Fad Diets | Skeptical Sunday

Frank Abagnale is a former con artist, bestselling author of Catch Me If You Can, and now one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of fraud, forgery, and cyber security, Frank Abagnale knows how scammers work. His latest book, Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today's Rip-off Artists, is out now. What We Discuss with Frank Abagnale: How the constant rush to get untested new technology on the market for the appeasement of investors makes us all vulnerable to security breaches. Why Frank believes it's much easier to pull off scams these days than it was 50 years ago in his fraudulent heyday. Why, according to Frank, there is no technology that can defeat social engineering, and there never will be -- not even AI. Why Frank says that passwords are for treehouses, and what he envisions as a more foolproof way to protect our data from would-be scammers. The three traits of a good con man, and the five simple steps you can take to scam-proof your life. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://jordanharbinger.com/1 Sign up for Six-Minute Networking -- our free networking and relationship development mini course -- at jordanharbinger.com/course! Does your business have an Internet presence? Save up to a whopping 62% on new webhosting packages with HostGator at hostgator.com/jordan! Better Help offers affordable, online counseling at your convenience. If you're coping with depression, stress, anxiety, addiction, or any number of issues, you're not alone. Talk with a licensed professional therapist for 10 percent off your first month at betterhelp.com/jordan! FIGS knows nurses, doctors, dentists, and other awesome medical professionals deserve to wear scrubs that are antimicrobial and comfortable! Agree? Head to wearFIGS.com and enter code JORDAN at checkout for 15 percent off your first purchase! With Mighty Networks, you're able to build a community that's so valuable you can charge for it and so well-designed that it essentially runs itself. Get three months free when you sign up for a year at mightynetworks.com/jordan! The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reminds us that in the United States, one person dies every 50 minutes as a consequence of drunk driving. Drive sober or get pulled over! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Feb 20181h 29min

The Jordan Harbinger Show is where self-motivated people, just like you, dig deep into the untapped wisdom of the world’s top performers -- from legendary creators to intelligence operatives, iconoclastic writers to visionary change-makers. We deconstruct the playbooks of the most successful people on earth to help you demystify what they do and how they do it. You’ll learn new strategies, perspectives, and tactics you won’t find anywhere else, then take these valuable insights into your own life and live what you listen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

5 Feb 20181min