In part 2 of this episode, the victim's family fights to pull her from their grasps
In part 1 of this episode, a daughter fights to free her mother from multiple romance scams
Experts share how these frauds work and how to protect yourself
Lisa Reid went on lavish shopping sprees and left her victims footing the bill
Online con artists see opportunity in the pandemic demand for animals
Larry Davis shares how a court-appointed guardian landed his stepmother in an assisted living facility
Johnathan Walton finds out his best friend has been telling lies and has no inheritance
Mair Smyth claimed she was an Irish Heiress and scammed people out of thousands
AARP's fraud expert answers your questions about popular scams
In part 2 of this podcast, the Savastanos find out the real estate business is a scam
In part 1 of this podcast, Monique Brady's victims share their experience working with her
In part 2 of this episode, after "Dr. Redman" is revealed as a fraud, he assumes a new identity
Scott C. Redman used the identity of an Illinois physician to see patients and prescribe medications
For 15 years, he stole millions of dollars from investors, eventually confessing to his crimes
Marni took extra steps to protect her credit, but crooks found a way to open new accounts in her name
Members of William Gallagher's Dallas community were deceived by his promises
A radio host gave financial advice to listeners and used his power to steal from investors
A letter arrives in the mail from a woman claiming to have psychic abilities - but there's a catch
Couch-surfing con man Jeff Caldwell preys on the kindness of the outdoors community.
In part two of this podcast, meet Patricia who suspects her online boyfriend is a scammer
A woman thinks she’s in love until her new online boyfriend reveals he’s a con-artist
A social engineering hacker scours our host Michelle Kosiniski’s social media for intel a hacker could use
In part 2 of this podcast, two photographers realize they are victims of a scam targeting industry professionals
In part 1 of this podcast, Joe Scarnici recounts how he was targeted and lost thousands
Jack sends $19,000 to an attorney thinking he's getting his granddaughter out of jail
A stolen purse case leads to a nationwide financial fraud crime ring
An essential worker shares the story of her encounter with fraudsters at a pop-up testing location
Crooks pretended to be government officials, left threatening voicemails in this elaborate con
Barbara Corcoran explains how an elaborate email scheme almost cost her $400,000
In part 2 of this episode, one grandmother learns of her role in a larger fraud scheme
The scheme started with a simple request on an online dating website
In part two of this episode, tips on how to handle a threatening call
One mom was asked to pay for her daughter's "alleged" release
In part two of this special episode, Frank answers questions from listeners on fraud
Johnathan Herbert took advantage of people seeking mortgage assistance
Jason Glasberg exposes internet security threats for Fortune 500 companies
The operation targeted thousands of people across the world
A psychic reading with a fortune teller in Atlantic City leaves one woman nearly broke
In part two of this podcast, we meet Parker's partner in the investment fraud
In part one of this episode, we meet investors deceived by Parker's promises of a lucrative movie deal
'Grandchild in jail' scheme and similar scams cost Americans millions in 2018
He opened his heart and checkbook, losing several million to a con artist
Colorful conman John Duval Gluck and the Santa Claus Association
A bonus podcast episode featuring one of AARP's fraud experts
Victims lose millions in phone scams that target the Chinese American community
How lottery scammers convinced one victim to send thousands of dollars overseas
One woman loses thousands to promises of a million-dollar lottery prize
In part two of this episode, the investigation reveals another victim with total losses in the thousands
Sylvia Mitchell preyed on victim’s misfortunes for profit
How one community helped a former service member overcome identity theft
Multiple fake social media profiles were used to con women
Spammers used popular hotel companies names' to sell phony travel deals
Adrian Abramovich sent millions of automated phone calls to U.S. consumers
In part 2 of this case, the scammer’s demands intensify as authorities continue their investigation
Investigators work to find the criminals and discover another scam operation
In part 2 of the Boltos case, Texas officials track the criminals to Nevada
Desiree Boltos fabricated stories and used her children as pawns in her romance scams
In part 3 of this podcast, officials use fingerprints to connect John Donald Cody to his crimes
In part 2 of this case, the manhunt for a charity scammer takes investigators to Portland
Using a fake identity ‘Bobby Thompson’ donated to political campaigns instead of helping vets
In part 2 of this case, Berg, forced to pay restitution to victims, plans a daring escape
How retirees lost their life savings in an investment scam
In part 3 of this case, as the FBI closes in, the severity of patient abuse becomes clear
In part 2 of this case, concerned employees dig deeper into Fata's phony treatments
Dr. Farid Fata falsely treated patients for cancer and submitted bogus health care claims
As the scammer's tactics intensified, see how investigators took him down
An Illinois woman’s life is changed forever when she falls victim to a romance scam online.
On this special episode, Frank breaks down all the ways fraudsters try to scam you through voicemail and email.
When Joy asked Bryon to deliver real estate papers, he had no idea he was being used in an elaborate plot to smuggle drugs.
Every year Americans get fraudulent calls from con artists claiming to be from the IRS. We uncover how these call centers work.
Hear from the creator of the dark web's first online store for criminals, and how he's helping people today.
Uncover one of the most prominent cases of financial elder abuse in U.S. history.
The Luis' story is about more than being scammed, it's about a family's dedication.
Can investigators find out who the mysterious psychic Maria Duval is?
A letter arrives in the mail from a woman claiming to have psychic abilities - but there's a catch.
With the stress of a sweepstakes scam damaging Valerie’s health, her daughters take drastic measures.
Valerie receives a letter stating she’s won the Publishers Clearing House sweepstakes, but everything is not what it seems.
The producers of the podcast show off their fraud-busting skills in a pop quiz
Frank discusses his favorite scams and Will speaks with two AARP Fraud Watch Network experts
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