Archive Episode: How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)
In this 2024 episode, Daniel no longer lives in his hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut, but he still owns a plot of land that was essentially his childhood backyard. When he returns to visit a sick fr...
2 Okt 44min
70th Birthday Ruined by a Jury Duty Scam
On Gale's 70th birthday, she is just finishing her shift at work and looking forward to a special dinner with her husband, when the celebration is suddenly cut short. Among the birthday messages she h...
25 Sep 35min
Realtor's Identity Stolen to Defraud Renters
Daniel is a New Orleans firefighter starting a second career as a realtor. Before he even gets his first listing, he discovers that someone has stolen his identity and is setting up dozens of property...
18 Sep 42min
$1.3 Million Fake Investigation Scam
Larry and Barbara have issues with their Amazon account, so they welcome a call from "Amazon" customer service. They learn that their personal information has been compromised and used in a money-laun...
11 Sep 54min
Archive Episode: A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme
In this 2023 episode, Penny takes an online training course in social media marketing, hoping to build her hobby into a business. After this initial small investment, she is flooded with calls from co...
4 Sep 45min
Frequent Flier Lands in a $12,000 Scam
David is a seasoned traveler who has visited over 30 countries. He and his wife are looking forward to a trip to Budapest when he receives an email from Lufthansa about a scheduling change. Hoping to ...
28 Aug 45min
Phony Publisher Promises Bestsellers
Writing is Barbara's retirement hobby and her passion. She has several self-published books, but she dreams of her stories reaching a wider audience. So when a company called PageTurner contacts her w...
21 Aug 32min
How One Family Stopped a Crypto Romance Scam
A late-night call from their son Brian has Barry and Joan concerned. Brian sounds panicked and says he urgently needs $280,000. They do not have that kind of money available, and Barry, a trained coun...
14 Aug 51min
