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Archive Episode: Courage of Steele, Part 1: Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes
In this 2021 episode, after 72-year-old Steve Steele's life partner passes away, his housekeeper, Elizabeth, offers to work as his caregiver. Over ti…
1 year, 1 month ago
Reverse Mortgage Scam Leaves Chicago Families Fighting to Save Homes
Episode 225
Longtime homeowners on Chicago's West Side trust Mark Diamond to help them access funds and carry out necessary home repairs. However, they are often…
1 year, 1 month ago
The NFT Scam Targeting Artists
Episode 224
Douglas is enjoying a second career as an artist, selling his paintings online and in gallery shows. People occasionally ask about non-fungible token…
1 year, 1 month ago
Lost But Not Found: The Lost Pet Scam
Episode 223
When Chloe's mom experiences a medical emergency, Chloe rushes to be by her side. Amid the stress and chaos of the following days, her mother's cat, …
1 year, 1 month ago
Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 2
Episode 222
In part two, law enforcement narrows in on Kota Youngblood and his scheme to steal millions of dollars from neighbors and fellow hockey league parent…
1 year, 2 months ago
Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 1
Episode 221
Kota Youngblood is known as a larger-than-life character in his small Texas town, spinning wild tales of military service and work as an undercover f…
1 year, 2 months ago
Bonus: 'Thelma' Director Shares Grandmother's Experience with Scam
In this bonus episode, Bob sits down with Josh Margolin, writer and director of the action and comedy film, Thelma, to discuss Josh's real-life inspi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Sextortion Scam Targeting Michigan Teen Ends in Tragedy
Episode 220
Jordan is a star athlete and homecoming king who is packing for a beach vacation when he receives a message on Instagram. The account is of an attrac…
1 year, 2 months ago
Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2
Episode 219
In part 2, US Postal Inspector Cory McManus is hot on the trail of criminals running an elaborate romance scam network. After identifying dozens of v…
1 year, 2 months ago
Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 1
Episode 218
When Debbie's mother passes away suddenly, she is not prepared for what she finds. While sorting through financial records and paperwork, she discove…
1 year, 3 months ago