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Nov. 6, 2025

Sometimes it’s good to act like a sloth

Some of the best advice I have heard when it comes to acting deliberately is act like a sloth. This slow-moving animal doesn’t do anything in a hurry. If we can act like sloths, we can prevent most scams. We must control our fear and not panic. Remember that time…

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Nov. 3, 2025

Learn from our guest why she doesn't write checks anymore

Tune in to learn our guest's check and credit card fraud experience. How the bank intervened, and the time it took her to fix it. She will also discuss the protections she put in place as a result of her experience. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at…

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Oct. 30, 2025

Planning for Retirement? Don't Miss These Medicare Tips!

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Oct. 28, 2025

The Shocking Truth About Scam Losses: Generational Wealth Gone!

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Oct. 28, 2025

Subscription Email Scam Our Guest Almost Fell Victim To

Did you get an email confirming your subscription renewal and the fee is being deducted from your bank account? Most people would panic. Valorie joins us today to discuss her experience and how she almost fell victim to this scam. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM…

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Oct. 9, 2025

Don't Respond to Unknown Texts: Protect Yourself!

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Oct. 9, 2025

Medicare Scams and How to Protect Yourself

It's Medicare annual enrollment period and our guest, Steve, is here to discuss Medicare scams, tips on how you can protect yourself, and Medicare rules. Definitely an episode you do not want to miss! Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Protect Yourself: Jeep and Chrysler Data Breach Insights

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Oct. 7, 2025

Where is the urgency?

I often get frustrated by the lack of urgency by the public in general because I know so many people are sitting ducks just waiting to get scammed. If you experienced what I see and hear about every day, you too would get frustrated at the lack of urgency. Most…

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Oct. 7, 2025

Recognizing Red Flags in Scams

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Oct. 3, 2025

Scam Targeting Veterans, Evil Twin Wi-Fi attack, and More!

Surprise, surprise there are some new scams going around. Listen in as we discuss a scam targeting veterans, an evil twin Wi-Fi attack, and more! Learn about these scams and know how to protect yourselves. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio -…

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Sept. 30, 2025

Protect Yourself from Romance Scams in the AI Age

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Sept. 29, 2025

Don't Fall for Charity Scams: Verify Before You Donate

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Sept. 26, 2025

Erin’s Scam Experience with a Loved One

Erin is with us today to discuss his experience with a loved one who was and maybe still is a victim of scams - romance, investment, inheritance, and more. Join us to get an in depth look into these scams through Erin's eyes. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live…

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Sept. 23, 2025

Deeper Dive Into Pig Butchering Scams

Erin West and Dr. Martina Dove are back to give us a deeper dive into pig butchering scams! Join us as we discuss the scam operations, compounds and manipulation techniques used by the scammers. An episode you will not want to miss! Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays…

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Sept. 13, 2025

Simple Tips to Protect Yourself from Scammers

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Sept. 12, 2025

Developing Healthy Skepticism Against Scams

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Sept. 12, 2025

Beware of the Cryptocurrency ATM Machine scams

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Sept. 2, 2025

Social Engineering and The Need For Recurring Education

Social engineering is on the rise and the scammers are getting better at exploiting our vulnerabilities. Tune in to learn the most common types of social engineering techniques, how to protect yourself, and why you need recurring education. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Use gel pens to avoid check washing

Did you know criminals steal mail looking for checks they can alter? It is called check washing. They dip checks in acetone to dissolve the ink. If you use a gel pen, the ink does not dissolve because the ink in gel pens permeates the paper fibers and is more…

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Sept. 2, 2025

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Romance Scams

Dr. Marina Dove is back to discuss romance scams - their techniques, who is most vulnerable, changes over time in how scammers manipulate, and how can we protect ourselves. Dr. Martina Dove has a background in psychology and specializes in scams, social engineering, and individual factors implicated in fraud compliance.…

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Aug. 25, 2025

Invite to a Party? Could it be a Scam...Plus Recent FBI PSA’s

Electronic invitations to a party, from a friend, safe right? Well not so fast. There is a new scam going around inside a party invite. Name of the company is legitimate; scammers are impersonating the real company. Plus, recent FBI Public Service Announcements. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live…

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Aug. 18, 2025

Global Crisis of Pig Butchering Scams

Pig butchering scams - we have talked about them before, and it is worth talking about again. Join us as we talk with our guest, Erin West, a globally recognized speaker, and educator specializing organized crime, with a focus on the criminal investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related cases. Erin will…

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Aug. 15, 2025

Are Money Mules Victims? Retired FBI Special Agent Martin Hellmer

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