A cryptocurrency ATM looks and operates like a traditional ATM you would use at your bank or credit union. Scammers often direct their victims to utilize cryptocurrency ATMs because it is a method of payment most people are not familiar with. They also like the anonymity these machines offer them.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
