The Perfect Scam
AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.

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Criminals Cash In on Couple's Credit Card Points

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 Maj 202445min

Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam

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 Maj 202445min

Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family

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 Maj 202440min

Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise

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 Maj 202421min

Inside the Dark Web

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

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

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

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

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