Easy Prey

By Chris Parker

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Chris Parker, the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, interviews guests and tells real-life stories about topics to open your eyes to the danger and traps lurking in the real world, ranging from online scams and frauds to everyday situations where people are trying to take advantage of you—for their gain and your loss. Our goal is to educate and equip you, so you learn how to spot the warning signs of trouble, take quick action, and lower the risk of becoming a victim.

Episode Date
Art Heists
Apr 29, 2026
The Power of Prediction
Apr 22, 2026
Privacy vs Reality
Apr 15, 2026
Wired to Trust
Apr 08, 2026
Intimate Partner Fraud
Apr 01, 2026
Identity without Passwords
Mar 25, 2026
When Cybercrime Gets Personal
Mar 18, 2026
Stopping Phone Scams
Mar 11, 2026
Stolen Identity - Stolen Peace
Mar 04, 2026
Inside Modern Fraud
Feb 25, 2026
Money Laundering
Feb 18, 2026
Critical Infrastructure Risks
Feb 11, 2026
Familial Identity Theft
Feb 04, 2026
Exploiting Trust (Part 2)
Jan 28, 2026
Exploiting Trust (Part 1)
Jan 21, 2026
Surviving a Ransomware Attack
Jan 14, 2026
Why You Fall For Scams
Jan 07, 2026
Mobile Device Threats
Dec 31, 2025
Past, Present, and Future of AI agents
Dec 24, 2025
You Are Traceable with OSINT
Dec 17, 2025
Anyone Could Walk In
Dec 10, 2025
The Scam You Never See Coming
Dec 03, 2025
Hacking AI
Nov 26, 2025
The Ransomware War
Nov 19, 2025
Opportunistic Crimes
Nov 12, 2025
Post Scam Guidebook
Nov 05, 2025
Can You Trust Anything Online
Oct 29, 2025
Real Time Fraud Detection
Oct 22, 2025
Child Predator Tactics
Oct 15, 2025
Identity Trafficking
Oct 08, 2025
Technology, Trust & Time
Oct 01, 2025
The Global Scam Battle
Sep 24, 2025
AI Supercharges Scams
Sep 17, 2025
Vanishing is a Lie
Sep 10, 2025
Hackers Are Winning
Sep 03, 2025
Before the Fraud Tsunami Hits with Ritesh Kotak
Aug 27, 2025
Privacy is Dead
Aug 20, 2025
America's Scam Crisis
Aug 13, 2025
How Fraudsters Choose Targets
Aug 06, 2025
Hidden Dangers of AI in Cybersecurity
Jul 30, 2025
Author Scams Exposed
Jul 23, 2025
Tricked by Followers and Badges
Jul 16, 2025
Only 10 Seconds to Expose a Scam
Jul 09, 2025
Gambling, Lies, and Millions Stolen from Celebrities
Jul 02, 2025
Human Side of Fraud: Empathy, Education, & Evolution
Jun 25, 2025
Identity Is The New Security Perimeter
Jun 18, 2025
Your Car Is Spying On You What It's Collecting and Who It's Telling
Jun 11, 2025
Why Everyone's A Target
Jun 04, 2025
Child Exploitation Cyber Investigations
May 28, 2025
Reclaiming the Internet
May 21, 2025
Security Gaps Hackers Exploit
May 14, 2025
Cyber Warfare
May 07, 2025
DDoS Attacks
Apr 30, 2025
Safe AI Implementation
Apr 23, 2025
The Art of Espionage
Apr 16, 2025
Understanding Ransomware and Defense Strategies
Apr 09, 2025
Privacy and Surveillance
Apr 02, 2025
Navigating Data Brokering and Privacy
Mar 26, 2025
Be Your Own Fraud Prevention Hero
Mar 19, 2025
Empowering the Vulnerable
Mar 12, 2025
How Not to Money with Joel Larsgaard
Mar 05, 2025
Brushing Scams with Venkat Margapuri
Feb 26, 2025
Ransomware, Phishing and Fraud
Feb 19, 2025
CISOs: The Ultimate Stress Test With Jill Knesek
Feb 12, 2025
AI, Automation, and the Future of Cybersecurity With Mike Lyborg
Feb 05, 2025
Cybersecurity Training from Boring to Engaging With Howard Goodman
Jan 29, 2025
Next-Gen Account Security with Christiaan Brand
Jan 22, 2025
5 Key Cybersecurity Elements with Kelly Hood
Jan 15, 2025
Identity Crimes (Theft, Compromise & Misuse) with Mona Terry
Jan 08, 2025
Why Resolutions Fail with Dr. Leslie Becker-Phelps
Jan 01, 2025
Erasing Your Digital Footprint with Jeff Jockisch
Dec 18, 2024
Executive Recruiter Scams with John Sidoti
Dec 11, 2024
Human Hacking with Peter Warmka
Dec 04, 2024
Digital Deception: What Lies Ahead with Perry Carpenter
Nov 27, 2024
Rethinking Online Anonymity with Lance Cottrell
Nov 20, 2024
AI: Double-Edged Sword for Cybersecurity with Vincent LaRocca
Nov 13, 2024
Understanding and Avoiding Triangulation Fraud with Soups Ranjan
Nov 06, 2024
Finding Small Business Fraud with James Ratley
Oct 30, 2024
Truth and Lies with Mark Bowden
Oct 23, 2024
The Update That Broke America with Gabe Dimeglio
Oct 16, 2024
A Lesson in Crisis Management with Jeremiah Grossman
Oct 09, 2024
Pig Butchering Is Getting Worse with Erin West
Oct 02, 2024
Protecting Parents with Terri Proctor
Sep 25, 2024
Technology Regulation is Outdated with Bruce Schneier
Sep 18, 2024
Threat Emulation with Andrew Costis
Sep 11, 2024
Ransomware: To Pay or Not To Pay? with Amitabh Sinha
Sep 04, 2024
Firewalls Don't Stop Dragons with Carey Parker
Aug 28, 2024
Stopping Robocalls with Aaron Foss
Aug 21, 2024
Safety Can't Be an Afterthought with Kris Burkhardt
Aug 14, 2024
Child Safety Tips with Steve Lazarus
Aug 07, 2024
Fraud: Not Going Away with Steve Lenderman
Jul 31, 2024
Phishing Attack Awareness and Training with Josh Bartolomie
Jul 24, 2024
Consumer Education for Fraud Protection with Doug Shadel
Jul 17, 2024
Educating Teens About Technology is Necessary with Clayton Cranford
Jul 10, 2024
Protecting Financial Accounts From Scams and Fraud with John Buzzard
Jul 03, 2024
AI: Doomsday vs. A Very Bad Day with Dr. Robert Blumofe
Jun 26, 2024
Preventing SIM Swapping Scams with Mark Kreitzman
Jun 19, 2024
The Problem with Not Reporting Scams with Kathy Stokes
Jun 12, 2024
The Difference Between Fraud and Scams with Uri Rivner
Jun 05, 2024
Sex Trafficking and Murder on the Road with Frank Figliuzzi
May 29, 2024
Next Gen Romance Scams with Anna Rowe
May 22, 2024
Challenges of Employee Onboarding and Offboarding with Craig Davies
May 15, 2024
5 Common Uses of Synthetic IDs with Stuart Wells
May 08, 2024
Vantage Travel Bankruptcy with Michelle Couch Friedman
May 01, 2024
Cybersecurity for Everyday People with Greg Tomchick
Apr 24, 2024
Misunderstanding Victims of Romance Fraud
Apr 17, 2024
Scams Exploiting Emotions with Alan Castel
Apr 10, 2024
3 Types of Insider Fraud with Claire Maillet
Apr 03, 2024
5 Fraud Vulnerability Factors with Martina Dove
Mar 27, 2024
Hacker Tactics with John Hammond
Mar 20, 2024
Top 5 Supply Chain Risks with Kevin Kumpf
Mar 13, 2024
The Risks and Rewards of Cryptocurrencies with Natalie Brunell
Mar 06, 2024
Tax Scams with Richard Gilbert
Feb 28, 2024
Virtual Kidnapping with Titania Jordan
Feb 21, 2024
Balancing Privacy, Security, and Accountability with Kurt Long
Feb 14, 2024
5 Alerts to Prevent Identity Theft with Paige Hanson
Feb 07, 2024
Advances in Everyday Tech with Leo Laporte
Jan 31, 2024
Financial Exploitation of Older Adults with Joyce Petrowski
Jan 24, 2024
Advances in Crypto with Bam Azizi
Jan 17, 2024
How Minds Change with David McRaney
Jan 10, 2024
The Intersection of Technology and Domestic Violence with Audace Garnett
Jan 03, 2024
4 Ways to Reduce Cybercrime with Roger Grimes
Dec 27, 2023
Fake vs. Taken-Over Accounts with Jason Kent and Will Glazier
Dec 20, 2023
The Changing World of Data Breaches with Troy Hunt
Dec 13, 2023
When Conservatorships Go Wrong with Diane Dimond
Dec 06, 2023
5 Things to Teach Your Kids About Predators with Michael Buraimoh
Nov 29, 2023
The Evolution of Digital Identity with Philipp Pointner
Nov 22, 2023
Preventing and Reporting Cyber Attacks with Robert Karas
Nov 15, 2023
Support to Navigate the Justice System with Rachel Gibson
Nov 08, 2023
Human Trafficking Into Scam Call Centers with Matt Friedman
Nov 01, 2023
Active Shooter Preparedness with Katherine Schweit
Oct 25, 2023
The Passwords Are the Problem with Thierry Gagnon and Philippe Desmarais
Oct 18, 2023
5 Ways to Stay Safe Online with Patrick McNamara
Oct 11, 2023
Tracking Down Scammers with Ryan Kelly
Oct 04, 2023
World Romance Scam Prevention Day - October 3rd with Kathy Waters and Bryan Denny
Sep 27, 2023
Stopping Financial Fraud with Giles Mason
Sep 20, 2023
Buyer Beware with Marta Tellado
Sep 13, 2023
Scambaiting with Pierogi
Sep 06, 2023
Being Foolproof to Misinformation with Sander van der Linden
Aug 30, 2023
Why We Fall for Scams with Chris Chabris and Dan Simons
Aug 23, 2023
Securing IoT and Cyber Warfare with Mikko Hypponen
Aug 16, 2023
Behavioral Analysis From an FBI Expert with Robin Dreeke
Aug 09, 2023
7 Flags of MLM with Roberta Blevins
Aug 02, 2023
Reading and Understanding Behavior with Chase Hughes
Jul 26, 2023
Ever-Changing Cyber Crime with Raj Samani
Jul 19, 2023
What NOT to Do When Wiretapping the Government with Bryan Seely
Jul 12, 2023
The Human Side of Cyber Security with Jessica Barker
Jul 05, 2023
Diet Culture and Wellness Traps with Christy Harrison
Jun 28, 2023
New and Improved Nigerian Scams with Ronnie Tokazowski
Jun 21, 2023
10 Types of Identity Crimes with Eva Velasquez
Jun 14, 2023
The Science of Social Engineering with Chris Hadnagy
Jun 07, 2023
Preventing Email Attacks with Kiri Addison
May 31, 2023
The Balance Between Privacy and Protection with John Pizzuro
May 24, 2023
Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity with Paul Valente
May 17, 2023
Financial Vulnerability and Social Isolation with Marti DeLiema, PhD
May 10, 2023
Employment Scams Are On The Rise with Mike Kiser
May 03, 2023
The Impact of the Metaverse with Mark van Rijmenam
Apr 26, 2023
Questions to Ask When Vetting a Job or Business Offer with Jeff Lerner
Apr 19, 2023
Predicting Network Vulnerability with Hari Ravichandran
Apr 12, 2023
The Importance of Testing Your Cybersecurity Response with Steve Orrin
Apr 05, 2023
Crypto Fraud and Recovery Scams with Nick Smart
Mar 29, 2023
A Mentalist, Psychic, and Magician Walk Into a Bar… with Mark Edward
Mar 22, 2023
Cybercrime is Costing Us More Than Just Money with Rory Innes
Mar 15, 2023
The 4 P's of Scams with Anthony "AJ" Monaco
Mar 08, 2023
5 Ways to Manage Your Reputation with Darren Dunner
Mar 01, 2023
3 Steps to Take After a Data Breach with Robert Anderson Jr.
Feb 22, 2023
Top 10 Amazon Scams with Abigail Bishop
Feb 15, 2023
The Tinder Swindler with Ayleen Charlotte
Feb 08, 2023
Cybersecurity Leadership is Broken with Richard Brinson and Rachel Briggs
Feb 01, 2023
Synthetic Fraud with Mike Cook
Jan 25, 2023
AI Fake News and Reviews with Peter Sisson
Jan 18, 2023
Education and Scam Prevention - Easy Prey Podcast Highlights
Jan 11, 2023
Protecting Your Health Data with Katie Lips
Jan 04, 2023
How Cybercriminal Networks Are Organized with Peter Taylor
Dec 28, 2022
Vehicle Hacking with Derrick Thiecke
Dec 21, 2022
Global Scammer Impact with Jorij Abraham
Dec 14, 2022
Hacker to CISO with Alyssa Miller
Dec 07, 2022
How to Spot Fake Dating Profiles with Kathy Waters and Bryan Denny
Nov 30, 2022
The Danger of Errors on Your Credit Report with Steve Baker
Nov 23, 2022
Security Planning with Consumer Reports with Amira Dhalla
Nov 16, 2022
10 Situational Vulnerabilities with Lou Baxter
Nov 09, 2022
Protect Your Social Security Number with Kevin Roundy
Nov 02, 2022
Keeping Children Safe Online with Titania Jordan
Oct 26, 2022
Protecting Your Identity with Patrick Glennon
Oct 19, 2022
Investigating Cybercrime with Anthony van der Meer
Oct 12, 2022
Pig Butchering with Jane Lee
Oct 05, 2022
4 Levels of Human Factor Security with Roy Zur
Sep 28, 2022
15 Ways to Prevent Financial Exploitation with Cameron Huddleston
Sep 21, 2022
Behind the Scenes of a Scammer Syndicate with Jack Whittaker
Sep 14, 2022
Payment App Scams with Michelle Couch-Friedman
Sep 07, 2022
Fighting Against Fraud with John Breyault
Aug 31, 2022
Tips to Avoid Insurance Fraud with Tony Royall
Aug 24, 2022
Cyberbullying with Dr. Robin Kowalski
Aug 17, 2022
Smishing is the New SPAM with Giulia Porter
Aug 10, 2022
Is AI Going to Take Over the World? with Daniel Hulme
Aug 03, 2022
How to Avoid Scammy Tech with Ken from Computer Clan
Jul 27, 2022
Former FBI Agent Shares Cybercrime Trends with Eric O'Neill
Jul 20, 2022
The Impact of AI on Scamming with Ran Levi
Jul 13, 2022
Attack Techniques Scammers Are Using with Joel Hollenbeck
Jul 06, 2022
Security Challenges and Risks with Robert Siciliano
Jun 29, 2022
The Constantly Evolving Subject of Cyber Security with Stephen Cobb
Jun 22, 2022
Corporate Spying with Robert Kerbeck
Jun 15, 2022
Risk Review Helps Discover Weakness with Ralph Russo
Jun 08, 2022
Forensic Accounting with Leah Wietholter
Jun 01, 2022
The Top 5 Scams of Last Year with Melissa Trumpower
May 25, 2022
Minimizing Damage From Cyberattacks with Stuart Madnick
May 18, 2022
Hackers Don't Wear Hoodies with Lisa Plaggemier
May 11, 2022
The Impact of Cyberbullying with Tina Meier
May 04, 2022
Can You Protect Intellectual Property? with David Cooper
Apr 27, 2022
7 Ways to Reduce Anxiety with Dr. Michele Borba
Apr 20, 2022
Don't Miss Opportunities Created by AI with Howard Getson
Apr 13, 2022
When Violence is the Answer with Tim Larkin
Apr 06, 2022
Hostage Taking with Rachel Briggs OBE
Mar 30, 2022
Online Security: Just Hope for the Best with Steve Gibson
Mar 23, 2022
Get Rich Quick Schemes Vs. Investments with Justin Donald
Mar 16, 2022
Negotiating with Chris Voss
Mar 09, 2022
Identity Theft of Children with Kelli Grant
Mar 02, 2022
Utility Scams with Amy Livingston
Feb 23, 2022
Pet Scams with Jack Whittaker
Feb 16, 2022
Dating Scams - What Are the Warning Signs? with Joe Eweka
Feb 09, 2022
Business Ethics with Scott Stratten
Feb 02, 2022
Health and Wellness Scams with Natalia Petrzela
Jan 26, 2022
How to Travel Safely with Asher Fergusson
Jan 19, 2022
Call Center Scams with Ben Taylor
Jan 12, 2022
How Secure is "In the Cloud?" with Randall Magiera
Jan 05, 2022
Freelance Scams: Red Flags and Warning Signs with Ricardo Fayet
Dec 29, 2021
6 Basic But Effective Online Security Tips with Jordan Harbinger
Dec 22, 2021
Scams Targeting Website Owners with Liz Eisworth
Dec 15, 2021
The Risks of Online Gaming with Eric R. Jones
Dec 08, 2021
Building a Scammer Free Professional Network with Ken Rutkowski
Dec 01, 2021
How to Donate Wisely and Avoid Charity Scams with Laurie Styron
Nov 24, 2021
Internet Defamation with Kenton Hutcherson
Nov 17, 2021
Women's Safety Tips with Jessa Russell
Nov 10, 2021
20 Ways You Are Ruining Your Credit
Nov 03, 2021
7 Ways You Are Being Influenced with Dr. Robert Cialdini
Oct 27, 2021
Cybercrime Investigations with Ken Gamble
Oct 20, 2021
Surveillance and Student Privacy with Jason Kelley
Oct 13, 2021
Gaslighting with Dr. Deborah Vinall
Oct 06, 2021
Securing Your IoT Smarthome with Amanda Fennell
Sep 29, 2021
The Intersection of AI, IoT, and Blockchain
Sep 22, 2021
Preventing Identity Theft with Adam Levin
Sep 15, 2021
Attention Thieves with David Kadavy
Sep 08, 2021
Social Engineering and Pick-Pocketing with Chris Kirsch
Sep 01, 2021
School Safety and Security with Jason Stoddard
Aug 25, 2021
Situational Awareness with Robert Montgomery
Aug 18, 2021
Exposing Weakness Before It's Exploited with Jayson E. Street
Aug 11, 2021
Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking with Kevin Metcalf
Aug 04, 2021
The Rise and Risks of Cryptocurrency with Erica Stanford
Jul 28, 2021
The Dangers of Seeking Enlightenment with Caroline Slaughter
Jul 21, 2021
Preparedness Without Paranoia with Kathleen Kiernan
Jul 07, 2021
Cryptocurrency Exit Scams with Aaron Lammer
Jun 30, 2021
Resilience and Security with Kris Coleman
Jun 23, 2021
Stalkerware with Eva Galperin
Jun 16, 2021
Influence and Non-conscious Persuasion with Roger Dooley
Jun 09, 2021
People Hacking with Jenny Radcliffe
Jun 02, 2021
Sales Influence with Paul Ross
May 26, 2021
Child Exploitation with Dr. Deaneè Johnson
May 19, 2021
Amazon Scams with Shaahin Cheyene
May 12, 2021
Deep Fakes with Lonnie Waugh
May 05, 2021
Data Destruction with Paul Katzoff
Apr 28, 2021
Hacking with Alissa Valentina Knight
Apr 21, 2021
How to Spot a Liar with Pamela Meyer
Apr 14, 2021
Influencer Marketing with Neal Schaffer
Apr 07, 2021
Pet Scams with Brandi Hunter
Mar 31, 2021
Deception Detection with Abby Ellin
Mar 24, 2021
Ethical Hacking with Brian Self
Mar 17, 2021
Cyber Security for Seniors with Scott Schober
Mar 10, 2021
Ponzi Schemes with Steve Weisman
Mar 03, 2021
Psychopaths and Self-Protection with Mike Mandel
Feb 24, 2021
Privacy by Design with Nishant Bhajaria
Feb 17, 2021
Romance Scams with David McClellan
Feb 10, 2021
Surviving a Romance Scam with Debby Montgomery Johnson
Feb 03, 2021
Keeping Kids Safe Online with Susan McLean
Jan 27, 2021
Student Loan Scams with Robert Farrington
Jan 20, 2021
Women in Infosec with Eleanor Dallaway
Jan 13, 2021
Avoiding Mentoring Disasters with Mark Timm
Jan 06, 2021
Protecting Your Business with Dr. Mary C. Kelly
Dec 30, 2020
Protect Yourself - Real Life Scenarios with James Casey
Dec 23, 2020
Fraud Detection with Traci Brown
Dec 16, 2020
Scam Baiting with Jim Browning
Dec 09, 2020
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking with Ed Skoudis
Dec 02, 2020
Charity Scams with Michael Thatcher and Zachary Weinsteiger
Nov 25, 2020
Psychological Security with Adam Anderson
Nov 18, 2020
The Life of a Cybercriminal with Brett Johnson
Nov 11, 2020
Embezzlement with Kelly Paxton
Nov 04, 2020
Surveillance and Digital Rights with Danny O'Brien
Oct 28, 2020
Charity and Personal Finance Scams with Dori Zinn
Oct 21, 2020
You Can Stop Stupid with Ira Winkler
Oct 14, 2020
Disinformation and Misinformation with Morgan Wright
Oct 07, 2020
Dating Scams with Kezia Noble
Sep 30, 2020
Social Engineering with Jack Rhysider
Sep 23, 2020
Reputation Management with Chris Silver Smith
Sep 16, 2020
Conspiracy Theories with Dr. Michael Shermer
Sep 09, 2020
Managing Credit Cards with Sara Rathner
Sep 02, 2020
The Unexpected Cost of Privacy with John McAfee
Aug 26, 2020
Cybersecurity in the News with Graham Cluley
Aug 19, 2020
Privacy and Security with Rebecca Herold
Aug 12, 2020
Stalkerware with John Bambenek
Aug 05, 2020
SIM Swapping with Haseeb Awan
Jul 22, 2020
Narcissists, Psychopaths, and Sociopaths with Dr. Ramani Durvasula
Jul 15, 2020
Credit Card Skimming with Scott Schober
Jul 08, 2020
Tracking Scammers with Wayne May
Jul 01, 2020
Red Collar Crime with Richard Brody
Jun 24, 2020
Cyber Security Awareness with Jake Moore
Jun 17, 2020
Psychology of Scams with Dr. Stacey Wood
Jun 10, 2020
Hacking with James Kettle
Jun 03, 2020
Multi-level Marketing with Casey Bond
May 27, 2020
Workplace Bullying with Timothy Dimoff
May 20, 2020
Trust and Encryption with Casey Crane
May 13, 2020
Ransomware with Craig MacAlpine and Joel Witts
May 06, 2020
Identity Theft with Dana Mantilia
Apr 29, 2020
Website Attacks with John Graham-Cumming and Evan Johnson
Apr 22, 2020
Catfishing, Coronavirus, and Cybercrime, oh my, with Tyler Cohen Wood
Apr 15, 2020
Remote Worker Cybersecurity Risks with Dr. Eric Cole
Apr 08, 2020
Hoaxes with Alex Kasprak
Apr 01, 2020
Coronavirus Scam Vigilance with Frank Figliuzzi
Mar 26, 2020
Short Term Rental Scams with J. Massey
Mar 25, 2020
Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams with Steve Weisman
Mar 18, 2020
Data Breaches with Troy Hunt
Mar 18, 2020
Likeness Theft with Jeffrey Hayzlett
Mar 18, 2020
Introduction
Mar 18, 2020