The Perfect Scam
By AARP
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Episodes: 220
Chris Libera
Oct 12, 2020
Description
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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From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands
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Apr 12, 2024 |
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Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams
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Apr 05, 2024 |
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Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2
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Mar 29, 2024 |
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Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1
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Mar 22, 2024 |
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College Professor’s Retirement Stolen in Nightmare Scam
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Mar 15, 2024 |
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Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 2
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 1
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Mar 01, 2024 |
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Contractor Defrauds Wisconsin Homeowners
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Feb 23, 2024 |
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International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 2
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Feb 16, 2024 |
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International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 1
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Feb 09, 2024 |
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Lawyer Fights to Regain Identity from Timeshare Resale Scam
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Feb 02, 2024 |
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Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2
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Jan 19, 2024 |
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Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam
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Dec 22, 2023 |
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Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 2
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 1
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Dec 08, 2023 |
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YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor
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Dec 01, 2023 |
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SIM Swapping: A Multimillion Dollar Scam
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Nov 24, 2023 |
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Holiday Scams: What to Look Out For This Season
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Nov 17, 2023 |
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Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection
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Nov 10, 2023 |
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A Veteran Rebuilds His Life After a Scam Takes Everything
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Nov 03, 2023 |
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Criminals Deceive Search Engines With Fake Results
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Oct 27, 2023 |
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AI and Scams: What You Should Know
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Oct 20, 2023 |
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Psychic Mail Fraud Scheme Enabled by Data Firm
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Oct 13, 2023 |
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Dog Hospice Victimized by Bank Impersonation Fraud
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Oct 06, 2023 |
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Archive Episode: Honolulu’s Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2
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Sep 29, 2023 |
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Archive Episode: Honolulu’s Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1
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Sep 22, 2023 |
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Bonus: Top 5 Things to Know About Crypto Scams
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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One Woman’s Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 2
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Sep 01, 2023 |
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One Woman’s Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 1
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Aug 25, 2023 |
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Scam Victim Turns Movie Star
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Aug 18, 2023 |
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Taylor Swift Fans Targeted in Concert Ticket Scams
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Aug 11, 2023 |
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‘Garbage Into Gold’ Ponzi Scheme
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Aug 04, 2023 |
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Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1
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Jul 21, 2023 |
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A Reality TV Star’s Telemarketing Scheme
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Jul 14, 2023 |
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An Old Scam Is Making a Comeback: Check Washing
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Jun 30, 2023 |
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DEA Impostor Steals Montana Woman’s Life Savings
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Jun 23, 2023 |
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Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 2
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Jun 16, 2023 |
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Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 1
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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Bonus: ‘Catphishing the Catphisher’ with David Etue
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May 26, 2023 |
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Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2
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May 19, 2023 |
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Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1
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May 12, 2023 |
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Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 2
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May 05, 2023 |
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Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 1
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Apr 28, 2023 |
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Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands
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Apr 21, 2023 |
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International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town
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Apr 14, 2023 |
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Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims
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Apr 07, 2023 |
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‘The Perfect Scam’ Celebrates 5 Years!
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Mar 31, 2023 |
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FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2
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Mar 24, 2023 |
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FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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A Texas Hospice Provider’s Deadly Scheme, Part 2
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Mar 10, 2023 |
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A Texas Hospice Provider’s Deadly Scheme, Part 1
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Bonus: Trending Scams to Look Out for in 2023
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Feb 03, 2023 |
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Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 2
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Jan 27, 2023 |
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Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 1
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Conviction, Part 4
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Dec 23, 2022 |
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A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Investigation, Part 3
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Dec 16, 2022 |
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A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Jewelry Box, Part 2
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Dec 09, 2022 |
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A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: A Killing Spree, Part 1
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Dec 02, 2022 |
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Trailer: The Perfect Scam Presents: A Special Report on The Texas Elder Murders
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Nov 25, 2022 |
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Woman’s Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam
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Nov 04, 2022 |
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The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast
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Oct 28, 2022 |
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Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1
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Oct 14, 2022 |
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Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
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Oct 07, 2022 |
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Bonus: The ringing won’t stop! Why Robocalls Are Still Big Business
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride’s Worst Nightmare, Part 2
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Sep 09, 2022 |
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Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride’s Worst Nightmare, Part 1
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2
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Aug 26, 2022 |
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Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1
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Aug 19, 2022 |
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Dying to Be Ill Part 2: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
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Aug 12, 2022 |
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Dying to Be Ill Part 1: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
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Aug 05, 2022 |
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Crypto Criminals Part 2: Experts Explain
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Jul 29, 2022 |
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Crypto Criminals Part 1: A LinkedIn Connection Gone Wrong
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Jul 22, 2022 |
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Zelle Scam Threatens Baker’s Dream Business, Part 2
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Jul 15, 2022 |
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Zelle Scam Threatens Baker’s Dream Business, Part 1
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Jul 01, 2022 |
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Inside the World of a Scam-Busting YouTuber
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Jun 24, 2022 |
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BONUS: Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 2
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 1
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 2
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Apr 08, 2022 |
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Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 1
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3
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Mar 25, 2022 |
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I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2
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Mar 18, 2022 |
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I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1
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Mar 11, 2022 |
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Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 2
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Mar 04, 2022 |
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Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 1
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Feb 25, 2022 |
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Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman’s Property
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Feb 18, 2022 |
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The Instagram Hijacking Scam
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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The Perfect Scam returns February 11th
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Feb 04, 2022 |
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Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3
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Jan 28, 2022 |
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Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2
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Jan 21, 2022 |
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Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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When the Scam Catcher Is the Scammer: Government Impostors
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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Archive Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam
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Dec 17, 2021 |
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Miami Property Scammers, Part 2
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Dec 10, 2021 |
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Miami Property Scammers, Part 1
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Dec 03, 2021 |
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Knock Knock, Where’s My Puppy?
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2
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Nov 12, 2021 |
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Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1
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Nov 05, 2021 |
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One Daughter’s Fight Against Charity Fraud
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Oct 29, 2021 |
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Fans Targeted in Reality TV Real Estate Scheme
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Oct 22, 2021 |
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Virtual Romeo Doesn’t Have a Heart of Gold, Part 2
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Oct 15, 2021 |
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Virtual Romeo Doesn’t Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1
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Oct 08, 2021 |
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Special 100th Episode
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Oct 01, 2021 |
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The Business of Scams With Brett Johnson
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Virtual Kidnappers Con Woman Into Traveling to Mexico
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Aug 13, 2021 |
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Widow Overcomes Romance Scam
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Aug 06, 2021 |
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Whirlwind Romance Wipes Out Widow’s Wealth
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Jul 30, 2021 |
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How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver
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Jul 23, 2021 |
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Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes
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Jul 16, 2021 |
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Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2
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Jul 09, 2021 |
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Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1
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Jun 25, 2021 |
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Could Your Mother Be Kidnapped...Virtually?
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Jun 18, 2021 |
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How a Dream Vacation House Evaporated
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Jun 11, 2021 |
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Mother Goes Missing in Gift Card Scam
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Apr 30, 2021 |
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Archive Episode: Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam
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Apr 23, 2021 |
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Undercover Hacker
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Apr 16, 2021 |
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Archive Episode: Robocall King Meets the FCC
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Apr 09, 2021 |
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Honolulu’s Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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Honolulu’s Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1
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Mar 19, 2021 |
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Autocomplete With Frank Abagnale
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Mar 12, 2021 |
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A Cruel Con: Life Insurance Scams
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Mar 05, 2021 |
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Addicted to Love, Pt 2
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Feb 26, 2021 |
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Addicted to Love, Pt. 1
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Feb 19, 2021 |
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An Email Could Cost You Your Home: Mortgage Closing Scams
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Feb 12, 2021 |
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The Credit Card Con Queen
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Feb 05, 2021 |
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Pet Scams Are Big Business
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Jan 29, 2021 |
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Changing of the Guard: Guardianship Abuse
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Jan 22, 2021 |
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The Heiress of Ireland, Part 2 : Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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The Heiress of Ireland: Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty, Part 1
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Jan 08, 2021 |
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You’ve Got Mail with Frank Abagnale, Third Edition
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 2
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Sep 11, 2020 |
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Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 1
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Sep 04, 2020 |
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Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist: Part 2
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Aug 28, 2020 |
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Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist, Part 1
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Aug 21, 2020 |
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Archive Episode: Married and Betrayed
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Aug 14, 2020 |
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Scammer Relentlessly Targets Equifax Victim
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Aug 07, 2020 |
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The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
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Jul 31, 2020 |
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The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 1
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme
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Jul 24, 2020 |
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Archive Episode: French Psychic Scams the World
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Jul 17, 2020 |
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Archive Episode: A Hiker’s Trail of Lies
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Jul 10, 2020 |
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Women Take Back Control From Romance Scammers, Part 2
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Jun 26, 2020 |
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Women Take Back Control from Romance Scammers, Part 1
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Jun 19, 2020 |
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Rachel Tobac Hacks ‘The Perfect Scam’
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Jun 12, 2020 |
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Hollywood Con Queen, Part 2
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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Hollywood Con Queen, Part 1
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May 29, 2020 |
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Scammers Persuade Grandfather to Send Ransom by Mail
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May 22, 2020 |
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Felony Lane Gang Steals Purses & Identities
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May 15, 2020 |
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Scammers Set Up Fake Coronavirus Test Site
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May 08, 2020 |
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Scammers Fabricate Drug Cartel to Steal Family’s Life Savings
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May 01, 2020 |
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Phishing Scam Targets Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 2
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Apr 17, 2020 |
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Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 1
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Apr 10, 2020 |
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Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 2
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Feb 14, 2020 |
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Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 1
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode: You’ve Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Bonus Episode: You’ve Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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Stolen Homes: Mortgage Relief Scams
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Jan 24, 2020 |
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Good Vs. Evil: Inside the World of an Ethical Hacker
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Jan 17, 2020 |
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The $25 Million Tech-Support Scam
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Jan 10, 2020 |
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Beware the Boardwalk Psychic
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Dec 27, 2019 |
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Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
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Dec 20, 2019 |
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Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1
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Dec 13, 2019 |
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The $16,500 Grandparent Scam
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Dec 06, 2019 |
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The $2 Million Romance Scam
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Nov 29, 2019 |
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Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam
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Nov 22, 2019 |
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True or False With Frank Abagnale
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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FBI Agent Brings Lottery Kingpin to Justice
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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Kentucky Fights Back Against Scammers
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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They Stole My Savings in Minutes: Social Security Scam
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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Stolen Valor, Stolen Hearts: Military Romance Scam
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Aug 23, 2019 |
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Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 2
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Aug 16, 2019 |
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Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 1
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly, Part 2
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Aug 02, 2019 |
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The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly Part 1
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Jul 26, 2019 |
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Sweetheart Swindler Part 2
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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Sweetheart Swindler: Part 1
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May 24, 2019 |
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The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 3
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May 17, 2019 |
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The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 2
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May 10, 2019 |
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The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 1
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May 03, 2019 |
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Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 2
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Apr 26, 2019 |
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Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 1
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Apr 19, 2019 |
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Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3
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Apr 12, 2019 |
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Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2
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Apr 05, 2019 |
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Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1
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Mar 29, 2019 |
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Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 2
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Mar 22, 2019 |
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Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 1
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Mar 15, 2019 |
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You’ve Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale
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Oct 12, 2018 |
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Love Online Leads to International Lockup
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Oct 05, 2018 |
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Inside the IRS Phone Scam Bust
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Sep 28, 2018 |
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A Hiker’s Trail of Lies: Part 2
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Sep 21, 2018 |
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A Hiker’s Trail of Lies: Part 1
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Sep 14, 2018 |
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The Godfather of the Dark Web
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Sep 07, 2018 |
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Brooke Astor: Famous Socialite Robbed
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Aug 31, 2018 |
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MSNBC’s Richard Lui Fights for His Dad
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Aug 24, 2018 |
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French Psychic Scams the World: Part 2
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Aug 17, 2018 |
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French Psychic Scams the World: Part 1
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Aug 10, 2018 |
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Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 2
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Aug 03, 2018 |
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Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 1
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Jul 27, 2018 |
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Nominate Us and Take the ‘Perfect Scam’ Quiz!
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Jun 29, 2018 |
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Frank’s Favorite Scams & Tips From Fraud Watch Network
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Jun 22, 2018 |
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A Scammer Tells All
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Jun 15, 2018 |
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Elaine’s Gemstone Jerk
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Jun 08, 2018 |
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Ann’s Credit Card Re-Scam
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Jun 01, 2018 |
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George & Sandra’s Accident Scam
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May 25, 2018 |
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Beth’s Russian Hack
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May 18, 2018 |
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Married and Betrayed
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May 11, 2018 |
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Tracy’s Romance Scam
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May 04, 2018 |
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Grace’s Gold and Silver Scam
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Apr 27, 2018 |
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Grandparent Scam
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Apr 06, 2018 |
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Martha’s Jury Duty Scam
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Apr 06, 2018 |
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Alex Goldman’s Call Center Scam
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Apr 06, 2018 |
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AARP Presents The Perfect Scam
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Mar 21, 2018 |