Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1
Many people see the colorful racks of plastic gift cards in checkout lines as convenient last-minute gifts. But criminals see a tool to steal money from unsuspecting consumers in a way that's complete...
14 Okt 202236min
Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
Remote work, which was a necessity for many during the pandemic, is now commonplace. While it's hard to beat the commute, criminals are paying close attention to this trend too. In this episode, a rec...
7 Okt 202252min
Bonus: The ringing won't stop! Why Robocalls Are Still Big Business
Phone scams are about as old as the telephone itself, and while the world keeps changing, phone scams stick around … and the criminals get savvier. These days, the typical American consumer gets aroun...
16 Sep 202230min
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 2
Devastated to learn that her fiancé, celebrity surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, has been lying to her, journalist Benita Alexander calls off the wedding and begins investigating the man she was planning to ...
9 Sep 202243min
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 1
Journalist Benita Alexander is swept off her feet by a dashing Italian doctor, Paolo Macchiarini, while filming a documentary about his miraculous surgeries. They become engaged and plan a lavish drea...
2 Sep 202243min
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2
In Part 2, after Tom and Dianne's computer and bank accounts are hacked, they rely on a bank fraud investigator named Marcus to guide them through the lengthy process of moving their money to safe acc...
26 Aug 202243min
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1
For many, computers have been the connection to the outside world during the pandemic. When Dianne and Tom are hacked, they find that connection suddenly cut off. Worse yet, the retired professors' ba...
19 Aug 202224min
Dying to Be Ill Part 2: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
In Part 2, Darlene Asher, as the head of her local dart league, has been leading the charge to help Jeremiah Jon Smith, who they believe is dying from cancer. But when Jeremiah's wife leaves him, she ...
12 Aug 202243min
