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Thieves Drain Crypto Wallets in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
Episode 239
After several years of investing in crypto, Glen has built up a sizeable nest egg. The money means security and the ability to buy a home. One day, w…
8 months, 1 week ago
From Puppies to Heartbreak: How a Pet Scam Targets One Man's Home
Episode 238
When a couple pulls up to Gene's North Carolina home looking for their beagle puppy, he is not sure what to make of it. But soon, a steady stream of …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere
Episode 237
Dorothy is looking for a part-time job that will enable her to work from home and accommodate her medical disability. After applying for numerous job…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
North Korean "Laptop Farm" Scams Target American Companies
Episode 236
Wall Street Journal reporter Robert McMillan and FBI agent Joe Hooper recount the story of Christina Chapman, a Minnesota woman who is drawn into the…
9 months ago
Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 2
Episode 235
In part 2, victims of a nationwide fraud scheme join forces on a Facebook group and share their stories with investigative journalist Lou Raguse of K…
9 months, 1 week ago
Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 1
Episode 234
Job seekers all over the country answer ads for sales positions at a water filtration company. The offer is promising, and the contracts look profess…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
The Crypto Detectives: Tracking Down Stolen Funds
Episode 233
Online criminals love cryptocurrency for many reasons – it's anonymous, can't be traced, and payments are irreversible. So when Paul discovers he has…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
All That Glitters is Not Gold: Gold Bar Scams
Episode 232
A tech support scam leads to criminals stealing one woman's life savings in gold bars. Gold bar scams have exploded in popularity as gold prices hit …
9 months, 4 weeks ago
Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2
In part 2, a call from Reuters journalist Brian Grow confirms Diana's worst fears about what really happened to her stepfather's remains. As Brian di…
10 months ago
Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1
Planning a loved one's burial or cremation is a difficult experience under the best of circumstances. When Diana's stepfather, Cactus, gets sick duri…
10 months, 1 week ago