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ESCROW FRAUD
Senior Fraud Specialist from Montecito Bank & Trust, Doris Roof, sounds the alarm about the dangers of real estate fraud. Currently, home buyers are often closing very quickly and it's vitally impo…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Weight Loss Scams Exposed by Criminologist, Dr. Judy Christman Yates
As we start a new year, many of us are determined to get in shape and lose weight. Beware of companies advertising quick weight loss with their 'special formulas'! In this episode, special guest an…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
THIS NEW YEAR, RESOLVE TO KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE!
Criminologist, Dr Judy Christman Yates, gives great advice on shredding or burning personal information, making sure your online passwords are safe, two-step login authentication and even your car’s …
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
HOME IMPROVEMENT SCAMS
HOME IMPROVEMENT SCAMS by Hub for Podcasting
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Ten Worst Things to Carry in your Wallet
Does your purse or wallet feel like a filing cabinet? Crooks want wallets for MORE than the cash they contain. With the information they may find, fraudsters often steal our identity to open bank a…
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Warnings About Unsubscribing to Emails & Business Email Compromise Scams
Shawn Dyer, Senior Fraud Specialist at Montecito Bank & Trust shares the following warnings: 1. Don't unsubscribe to an unwanted email by clicking on a link you receive in an email or text. It can …
Published on 3 years, 11 months ago
Scammers Take Advantage of Supply Chain Problems
Supply chain issues have made some items, such as popular toys, hard to find. Scammers have been taking advantage of this problem by creating phony websites and links featuring these hard-to-find ite…
Published on 4 years ago
PORCH PIRATE SCAMS
With the holidays upon up, porch pirates are once again stealing our packages. Be sure to listen to these tips to keep your precious packages safe from thieves!
Published on 4 years ago
Scammers Target Retired Judge...Heed his Warning!
No one is immune from being targeted by scammers; not even a judge! In this episode of Scam Squad, Retired Superior Court Judge, George Eskin, shares his story of how scammers targeted him--and how …
Published on 4 years ago
Phony Grant Scam Takes Woman Down a Primrose Path
When a woman believes she is corresponding with her friend (who has really hacked her friend's account), she is led down a primrose path with promises of a $90,000 grant--but first, she needs to pay …
Published on 4 years ago