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The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast
Episode 136
When Sheratan Johnson receives a call from an unknown number, she's startled to hear the man on the other end of the line claim he's kidnapped her da…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2
Episode 135
In Part 2 of this special report, we look further into the dark side of the gift card market, where criminals turn gift cards into a tool to steal mo…
3 years, 8 months ago
Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1
Episode 134
Many people see the colorful racks of plastic gift cards in checkout lines as convenient last-minute gifts. But criminals see a tool to steal money f…
3 years, 8 months ago
Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
Episode 133
Remote work, which was a necessity for many during the pandemic, is now commonplace. While it's hard to beat the commute, criminals are paying close …
3 years, 9 months ago
Bonus: The ringing won't stop! Why Robocalls Are Still Big Business
Phone scams are about as old as the telephone itself, and while the world keeps changing, phone scams stick around … and the criminals get savvier. T…
3 years, 9 months ago
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 2
Episode 132
Devastated to learn that her fiancé, celebrity surgeon Paolo Macchiarini, has been lying to her, journalist Benita Alexander calls off the wedding an…
3 years, 10 months ago
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 1
Episode 131
Journalist Benita Alexander is swept off her feet by a dashing Italian doctor, Paolo Macchiarini, while filming a documentary about his miraculous su…
3 years, 10 months ago
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2
Episode 130
In Part 2, after Tom and Dianne's computer and bank accounts are hacked, they rely on a bank fraud investigator named Marcus to guide them through th…
3 years, 10 months ago
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1
Episode 129
For many, computers have been the connection to the outside world during the pandemic. When Dianne and Tom are hacked, they find that connection sudd…
3 years, 10 months ago
Dying to Be Ill Part 2: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
Episode 128
In Part 2, Darlene Asher, as the head of her local dart league, has been leading the charge to help Jeremiah Jon Smith, who they believe is dying fro…
3 years, 10 months ago