Episodes

At our fraud prevention presentations, we always send attendees home with some good advice. This episode will feature 10 common sense scam prevention tips. You have probably heard most of these tips, but it never hurts to repeat them. 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.t...

40 or 50 years ago, most of us didn’t have call waiting, caller ID, or answering machines. The telephone was the main way we communicated with the world. Phone scams were extremely rare so there was no need to be so cautious. That is why many of us get in trouble when it comes to phone scams today. 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.c...

Fraudsters are calling people and telling them they won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes. After getting a potential victim excited about winning millions of dollars, the scammer claims the prize cannot be released until the “winner” pays taxes or processing fees. This scam works because criminals exploit the well-recognized name and pretend to be from the real PCH. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Ta...

Join us as we talk with Matt Mizenko of Nomorobo. We will review their 2025 Annual Fraud Report and discuss how scammers are targeting older adults with robo calls. Read Nomorobo's full annual report here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://wp2.nomorobo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Nomorobo_Annual_report_2025-1.pdf 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) ...

Senior placement a free advisory service that helps older adults and their families find and transition into appropriate senior housing or care facilities, such as assisted living or memory care. Specialists evaluate care needs, budgets, and locations to match seniors with licensed communities, coordinate facility tours, and guide families through the move-in process. 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 R...

Scammers posing as court employees or law enforcement officers may threaten to fine or arrest you for allegedly failing to comply with a court order or jury duty summons. This particular scam has been around for decades. If an individual announces they are a court official or law enforcement officer and demands you make some sort of payment so that you can avoid arrest, it is a scam. Hang up the phone and call your local court. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD...

Far too often, the blame for financial fraud is directed at the victims rather than the criminals. We say things like “he fell for a romance scam” when in reality, a criminal targeted, manipulated, and exploited this person. There is currently a movement to change the narrative around financial fraud by eliminating victim-blaming language. Changing the narrative empowers victims to contact the authorities and seek support. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radi...

Join us as we talk about non-medical home health care with our guest Mary Doyle of Adultcare Assistance Homecare. Learn which questions to ask, why you should use a reputable company, and the risks you want to avoid. 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’...

We will walk through how to block third-party cookies from your internet browser, turn off text message previews, and more! And learn why this is important. 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 Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media...

Join us as we talk with our guest about her personal experiences with scams. Fraudulent Medicare charges, impersonation scam, and tech support scam. Our guest will walk us through her experience and the red flags of each scam. 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....

Tune in as we discuss two FBI Public Service Announcements. Identity Theft of vacant property owners and attempt to fraudulently sell the vacant property. Scammers redirecting people to fraudulent websites. Learn more about these scams and ways to...

Join us as we discuss a few scams and protection tips. 1. Hospice fraud targeting Medicare recipients 2. Scammers using couriers to collect cash. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio...

FBI victim specialists are part of Operation Level Up, a U.S. federal initiative launched in January 2024 to identify and notify victims of cryptocurrency investment fraud before they suffer further losses, with the goal of preventing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage. The program targets confidence-based scams such as “pig butchering” where scammers build trust online, lure victims into investing in fake cryptocurrency platforms, and then block withdrawals. Let’s Talk About Scams is br...

Ever wonder how technology and education can work hand in hand when it comes to scams? Tune in and find out as Patrick Coughlin with Savi talks about his new product Scamwise (https://scamwise.com). Patrick will discuss his loved one's scam experience and his purpose in developing scamwise. 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). Le...

Arizona's new Cryptocurrency Kiosk Law went into effect September 2025. Gale joins us to discuss her scam experience and getting her money refunded through this new law. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio -...

If someone ever sends you to a cryptocurrency ATM, it is almost always a scam. Any legitimate company, financial institution, or government agency will not demand this method of payment. To combat scams related to these machines, numerous towns, cities, and states across our country have enacted bans on cryptocurrency ATMs. 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...

We still have work to do. The 2025 IC3 report is out from the FBI and it is not good. Join us as we dig through the report and see what scams caused the most damage for 60+ year old and older population in 2025. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast...

Gold bar scams are an increasingly widespread form of fraud, costing victims millions. In these schemes, scammers—often pretending to be government officials or tech support—claim that a person’s bank account is at risk. They then pressure the victim to liquidate their savings into physical gold bars, which are later picked up by fake couriers. No legitimate government agency will ever instruct someone to do this. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Holly...

If you receive a text message from an unknown number, we recommend that you don’t respond. There is no reason to be polite. Scammers are trying to steal your life savings through a scheme called pig butchering. Save yourself time and financial ruin by immediately deleting the text. 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 A...

Allowing remote access to your computer is basically the equivalent of allowing someone to have unfettered access to your finances and personal information. That is why scammers love to use remote access, but here is the deal – scammers don’t use the term remote access because many of us are familiar with the concept and would refuse to participate. 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.talk4radi...

There are so many software options, how do you know which one is best for you? How do you research? In our presentations, we discuss how to research your options. David Hawkins is back to walk us through using Artificial Intelligence in our research. 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...

Looking for a software subscription to help protect your devices and yourself? There are so many out there - antivirus, credit monitoring, VPN, and many more! Where do you even begin to do your research? Tune in as we talk with David Hawkins about using AI to do your research. We will use a free version of AI to gather the information needed to conduct the research. 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 Ra...

David Hawkins is back to talk about Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes, and Voice Cloning. Is it really your grandchild calling? Is this video real or fake? Join us to learn more about Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes, and Voice Cloning. 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 T...

Scams related to senior benefits, such as Social Security and Medicare, have increased substantially. Learn about these scams, what to look for, and how to protect yourself. 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 Podcast is also availabl...