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A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran
Episode 244
When Manny, an Air Force veteran living in Las Vegas, loses his wife of 62 years, he turns to playing Publishers Clearing House online games to help …
5 months ago
Don't Believe Your Eyes: An AI-Powered Romance Scam
Episode 243
David is a retiree who remains active in his Florida community, but he would like to have someone to share his life with. When an Indiana woman named…
5 months, 1 week ago
Archive Episode: Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams
Employment scams are one of the fastest growing types of fraud. The recent surge can be traced to several post-pandemic factors that make these crime…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Archive Episode: Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection
Have you ever thought about who might be on the other end of those scam calls and messages we all receive? The answer could be far more sinister than…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Archive Episode: Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
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 …
6 months ago
Bonus: AARP's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams
Amy Nofziger, Sr. Director of Victim Support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network™, stops by The Perfect Scam to discuss some new variations on old scams…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud
Episode 242
Hilarie, a dedicated Philadelphia sports fan, plans a weekend doubleheader to attend both a Phillies and an Eagles game with a friend. After successf…
7 months ago
Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam
Episode 241
A call from someone claiming to be from the Federal Trade Commission sends Linda on a quest to transfer $25,000, believing that she is assisting them…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Archive Episode: Brooke Astor, Famous Socialite Robbed
A prominent philanthropist and the center of New York society, Brooke Astor lived a tumultuous yet glamorous life. Left a fortune by her third husban…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Criminals Threaten Jail Time in Jury Duty Scam
Episode 240
Jana always tries to do the right thing, so when she receives a call from the sheriff's office stating that she missed jury duty, she panics. She thi…
8 months ago