Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam
A call from someone claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission sends Linda on a quest to transfer $25,000, believing that she is assisting them in catching a criminal. The caller warns her not t...
21 Nov 202553min
Archive Episode: Brooke Astor, Famous Socialite Robbed
A prominent philanthropist and the center of New York society, Brooke Astor lived a tumultuous yet glamorous life. Left a fortune by her third husband, Vincent Astor, Brooke planned to live out her la...
14 Nov 202522min
Criminals Threaten Jail Time in Jury Duty Scam
Jana always tries to do the right thing, so when she receives a call from the sheriff's office stating that she missed jury duty, she panics. She thinks back to studying for her American citizenship e...
7 Nov 202551min
Thieves Drain Crypto Wallets in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
After several years of investing in crypto, Glen has built up a sizeable nest egg. The money means security and the ability to buy a home. One day, when trying to log in to Coinbase, he realizes that ...
31 Okt 20251h
From Puppies to Heartbreak: How a Pet Scam Targets One Man's Home
When a couple pulls up to Gene's North Carolina home looking for their beagle puppy, he is not sure what to make of it. But soon, a steady stream of would-be pet owners arriving in the following days ...
24 Okt 202549min
This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere
Dorothy is looking for a part-time job that will enable her to work from home and accommodate her medical disability. After applying for numerous jobs and posting her résumé online, she receives a mes...
17 Okt 202556min
North Korean "Laptop Farm" Scams Target American Companies
Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan and FBI agent Joe Hooper recount the story of Christina Chapman, a Minnesota woman who is drawn into the world of laptop farming. She is struggling to make...
10 Okt 202558min
Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 2
In part 2, victims of a nationwide fraud scheme join forces on a Facebook group and share their stories with investigative journalist Lou Raguse of KARE in Minneapolis. Someone is selling water purifi...
3 Okt 202540min
