Season 9

Scams & ConsNovember 13, 202500:18:57

Romance scams are getting more sophisticated

Tell me what's on your mind. The basics of romance scams haven't changed all that much. Find someone who is lonely, gain their trust and affection, then bleed them dry of all the money and assets they...

Scams & ConsOctober 23, 202500:29:08

The cons that convicts use to escape prison

Tell me what's on your mind. Why would a good scammer give up their trade just because they are in prison where those skills could be used to escape? If they are bold enough, they wouldn't. This is th...

Scams & ConsOctober 09, 202500:17:48

Scammers impersonate funeral directors to take money for video feeds

Tell me what's on your mind. Nearly all scams are impersonation scams. They need you to believe they are someone else in order to get you to hand over your money. In this episode, we tell you about so...

Scams & ConsSeptember 25, 202500:16:41

The objects tricksters use to distract you

Tell me what's on your mind. In our last episode, I told you about social engineering -- how a con artist's patter can convince you to do anything. But sometimes props are needed to make that tale see...

Scams & ConsSeptember 11, 202500:20:54

When scammers speak, they leave you no choice

Tell me what's on your mind. Nearly all scams are built around the technique of social engineering. Con artists know how to manipulate you, what buttons to push and allow you to believe you made a cho...

Scams & ConsAugust 28, 202500:00:39

Season 9 begins Sept. 11!

Tell me what's on your mind. We're ready to go back to school with Scams & Cons classes that begin Sept. 11. Enjoy the long weekend, then it's back to the fun!