Episode Details

Scammers don't just steal money—they steal safety and trust. Original ~90-minute episode condensed to ~12 minutes. Hosts Dax Shepard and Monica Padman walk through four harrowing caller stories—contractor email spoofing and stolen renovation funds, a fake newborn photographer, a Snapchat sextortion scheme, and a romance fraud that led to burglary—revealing how scammers use email spoofing, fake profiles, time pressure, and community trust to deceive. Learn practical takeaways on spotting phishing, avoiding large upfront payments, documenting incidents, working with banks, and using reviews and community reports to expose repeat offenders. Hear survivors’ recovery tips and the emotional realities of fraud, from shame to restitution and rebuilding trust. Keywords: scams, fraud, phishing, sextortion, romance fraud, contractor scams, consumer protection, misinformation. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.