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Top Scams and How to Avoid them
Scam Squad Guest, Dr Judy Christman Yates, DPA, Criminologist discusses IRS scams to avoid and the FTC Top Scams of 2022 1. Top Scams of 2022, https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/02/top- sc…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Check Fraud & the Tech Scam with a New Twist
Shawn Dyer, Fraud Specialist at Montecito Bank & Trust, sounds the alarm about check fraud, which is on the rise. She urges people to utilize online banking so they can check the activity of their b…
Published on 2 years, 8 months ago
Summons (Jury Duty) Scam
In this episode, a woman is almost taken in by the Jury Duty Scam. It's easy to see why. She received a call and the caller ID was spoofed to say it was the Sheriff's Department. The scammers iden…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
How to Help a Loved One Realize they're involved in a Romance Scam
It can be very difficult to convince someone that they're involved in a Romance Scam. Here are tips on how to help a friend recogize that the person they think they love is nothing but a scammer.
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
Warnings on How to Use Zelle Safely
Doris Roof, Montecito Bank & Trust Fraud Manager, and Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson, give advice on how to use Zelle safely. Roof reeals that Zelle guidelies are set up by Early Warning Syst…
Published on 2 years, 9 months ago
How to be Safe from Scammers & Crooks at Home
With Special Guest, Dayton Aldrich, Victim Restitution Specialist To tell your Story on Scam Squad, contact Deputy District Attorney Vicki Johnson at 805-568-2442 Recently in Santa Barbara, a couple…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 25 - Pig Butchering
Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 25 - Pig Butchering by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Immediate Action to Take if you are Scammed!
Information from WHAT TO DO IF YOU WERE SCAMMED, https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammed What should you do if… You Paid a Scammer by credit/debit card or there was an unauthori…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 11 - Latest Scams
Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 11 - Latest Scams by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago
A Criminologist's Warnings About Sextortion, Phony Websites & Cash App Scams
Today's show features advice from Criminologist, Dr. Judy Christman Yates. First, Dr. Yates gives advice on Spotting Phony Websites and reviews six ways to tell if a website is credible. This inform…
Published on 2 years, 10 months ago