Season 5

December 14, 202300:24:01

Miracle cures have arrived! Whatever the ailment, they will do the job

Send us a text Think of all the music jingles you've heard over the years, promising that this pill or that one will help prevent cancer, ease your aching bones or guarantee you a longer, healthier li...

November 23, 202300:15:53

Robo calls -- How they work, who makes them and how you can cash in by listening

Send us a text We've done stories about robo calls before, but this one is different -- we're telling you how the technology works, who makes the calls and how you can make money by simply listening t...

November 16, 202300:07:35

Scams & Cons News for November 16, 2023

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November 09, 202300:20:41

You can be the victim of a con. Here's how.

Send us a text Our lasts episode asks how con artists reconcile the impact of their actions and how it harms their victims beyond the money they have stolen.This time we ask what is it about people th...

November 02, 202300:12:08

Scams & Cons News for November 2, 2023

Send us a text Scammers are pulling gasoline dispensers from customers' hands to fill their own cars.Canadian women are more willing to report scams than men.And ProPublica says a scammer has succeed ...