Season 1

Scams & ConsDecember 02, 202100:04:10

As Season 1 ends, it's beach time!!! Season 2 begins in February.

I have sand between my toes, a perfectly positioned chaise lounge and plenty of suntan lotion. It's a welcome break to mark the end of Season 1.Fear not! I've already begun work on Season 2 with stori...

Scams & ConsNovember 18, 202100:15:49

Tools of the con artist's trade

Carpenters need hammers and saws. Cooks need pots and pans. Con artists need a good story to tell and a mark to believe it.In this episode, you’ll learn about the basic skills a con artist needs to su...

Scams & ConsNovember 04, 202100:17:48

House stealing: No good deed is scam-proof

Don’t you just hate it when you come home from vacation to find that some scammer now owns your home? Or when con artists move in, and the law allows them to stay while you go through a long court bat...

Scams & ConsOctober 21, 202100:19:05

Blinded by scam science

Science explains life's mysteries using procedures intended to weed out false results and outright lies. That process doesn't always work.Don't worry, Scams & Cons is here to help. We'll tell you ...

Scams & ConsOctober 07, 202100:14:29

The grave undertakings of con artists

When tragedy strikes, you’re vulnerable and that makes you a prime target for con artists. Death is a time when we’re most vulnerable. Scammers sweep in to sell family history books, offers to bring y...

Scams & ConsSeptember 23, 202100:18:05

Parking lot scams: Why you give money to strangers even when you know you're being conned

Some would say parking lots themselves are scams: $20 for two hours. Really?!!!They are also places where, for at least a short time, you’re trapped. When backing out of your parking space, someone co...