Let's Talk About Scams
“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen show for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams. Host, Joyce Petrowski, and her guests will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how recognize and protect yourself from scams.
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Feb. 11, 2025
Anatomy of a Scam
In this episode, Joyce will breakdown scams into three different parts using the Anatomy of a Scam Infographic. There are so many scams out there and scammers are constantly changing their tactics and techniques which makes it very difficult to keep...
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March 18, 2025
Pig Butchering Scam & Persuasive Psychological Techniques
Joyce talks with Dr. Martina Dove about Pig Butchering Scam and persuasive psychological techniques. Learn how scammers conversations elicit commitment and consistency by using social norms and visceral influence to their advantage. Dr. Martina Dove...
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April 15, 2025
IRS Identity Protection Pin, Why Should I Have One?
Today is tax day! Do you have your IRS IP Pin? Do you know what an IRS IP Pin is? Joyce will discuss her experience with tax related identity theft when someone filed a tax return in her name and social security number. A six digit IP Pin could have...
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Sept. 24, 2026
Learn About Our New Facebook Group - Scam Prevention Through Education
We have a new Facebook Group - Scam Prevention Through Education. Check out the information we have posted already, lots of good stuff. Learn more about this group and how to request to join. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com). Let’s Talk About Scams Podc
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Sept. 22, 2026
The future of cryptocurrency ATMs
Many of us in the scam prevention world keep asking the question, “Why are cryptocurrency ATMs legal?” In 2026, Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have enacted total statewide bans on cryptocurrency ATMs. Hawaii recently enacted a new state law that bans cash deposits at cryptocurrency ATMs. More than a dozen states are currently pursuing active legislation to either heavily restrict or completely ban these machines. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hol
Sept. 17, 2026
The future of cryptocurrency ATMs
Many of us in the scam prevention world keep asking the question “Why are cryptocurrency ATMs legal?” In 2026, Indiana, Tennessee, and Minnesota have enacted total statewide bans on cryptocurrency ATMs. Hawaii recently enacted a new state law that bans cash deposits at cryptocurrency ATMs. More than a dozen states are currently pursuing active legislation to either heavily restrict or completely ban these machines. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Holl
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Sept. 15, 2026
Learn How Data Brokers Buy and Sell our Data
Join us as we talk to David Hawkins and learn about how data brokers buy and sell our data. This information can get into the wrong hands and then used to scam us. David works for cloaked, you can find more information at https://www.cloaked.com/ Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Tal
About the Host
Joyce Petrowski
Joyce’s professional career began in public accounting as an accountant and tax preparer. An avid volunteer and philanthropist, she changed her focus to nonprofit sector. She saw a need to educate the seniors about financial scams and help them protect themselves and their hard-earned assets. In August 2021, Joyce founded R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly with the mission to prevent the financial exploitation and defrauding of the seniors through advocacy and education.