Tag Archives: Scams

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.5MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreFraud is continuing to grow, and grow, and grow — all over the world, and very much right here in the USA. Here’s a look at the latest statistics and some of the most dangerous con games that are “trending” today. We’ve been trying since 2007, but …

Holidays are always an opportunity for scammers, and Halloween is one of the most frightening. Here’s a look at some of the most prevalent swindles going around this year, and some advice on how to stay safe.

Here is a whole list of things you shound NEVER do, if you want to stay safe from scams and swindles. These are basic rules for living in modern times, but too many people still don’t know them.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.4MB)Subscribe: RSSTikTok has been a very popular social media over the last five years, but it may be on the decline — because there are a lot of reports about it which are very worrying. Here’s what we’ve found out.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreWe are always trying to figure out what the truth is, especially when we have big decisions to make. Here are some tips on how to make informed decisions.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.8MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThere’s a sneaky scam going around lately that tries to fool customers of Amazon, Inc., the world’s largest marketplace. That probably includes you — so watch out!

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe Better Business Bureau’s “Scamtracker” has all kinds of info, easily searchable and sortable. Here are three local suckers who lost money within the last year.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.9MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreWatch out for someone trying to sell you a COVID-19 vaccine, because if you have to pay, it isn’t real. Also, child safety kits are scamming local families. Listen now, to lean how to avoid these scammers and more.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.8MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreA round-up of some of the latest, and not so good, ways that scammers are trying to get the best of you.

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 4:00 — 4.7MB)Subscribe: RSS | MoreThe rumors and outright lies about the Covid-19 vaccines are getting completely insane, but they’re spreading like wildfire. Here’s a look at some of the weirdest, and a serious warning about believing or spreading them.