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Spot the Scam. Stay Smart.
In Episode 14 of Centered.Live, Randy is joined by his son, Aaron Burgoyne, to dive into the deceptive world of frauds and scams—and how to think clearly in the fog of persuasion and manipulation.

From Ponzi schemes and crypto cons to fake job offers and online romance traps, we explore how fraud preys on your trust, emotions, and uncertainty. Learn how to protect yourself with professional skepticism, practical advice, and a healthy dose of common sense.

🔍 Topics Covered:

• Affinity & confidence frauds

• Investment scams & Ponzi schemes

• Crypto traps and romantic cons

• Pyramid schemes vs. MLMs

• Employment & check fraud

• Red flags and how to spot them

🛡️ Don’t be easy to fool.
🧠 Be smart. Be centered. Be skeptical.

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