In this episode of 'Two Sisters of a Certain Age,' hosts Judy and Dr. Sophia discuss the opioid crisis, personal experiences with scams, and the importance of vigilance in protecting oneself from various types of fraud. They share stories about Yaya's quick thinking in a crisis, delve into the world of phishing and investment scams, and highlight the vulnerabilities of the elderly. The conversation also covers romance scams, tech support fraud, and travel safety tips, emphasizing the need for awareness and proactive measures to safeguard personal information and finances.Produced by NO LONGER NETWORKHosted by Judy and Sophia Grant.Producer Nikita Belomestnykhwww.nolongernetwork.comChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates01:43 Yaya's Heroic Act and the Opioid Crisis04:54 Scam Awareness: Personal Experience and Types of Scams12:19 Understanding Phishing and Cryptocurrency Scams18:41 Romance and Tech Support Scams21:54 Recognizing Scams: The Red Flags27:03 Personal Experiences with Scams32:05 Protecting Yourself from Scams38:14 Travel Safety and Scam Awareness41:02 Final Thoughts on Vigilance and ProtectionTakeawaysYaya's quick response highlights the importance of being prepared for emergencies.The opioid crisis is a pressing issue that requires awareness and action.Scammers are increasingly sophisticated and can easily deceive individuals.Phishing scams often use urgency to trick people into providing personal information.Cryptocurrency scams are prevalent and can lead to significant financial loss.Elderly individuals are often targeted by scammers impersonating family members.Romance scams can manipulate emotions to extract money from victims.Tech support scams often promise to fix non-existent problems for a fee.Travelers should be cautious of rental scams and ensure accommodations are legitimate.Protecting personal information is crucial in today's digital age.Keywordsopioid crisis, scams, phishing, cryptocurrency, elderly scams, romance scams, tech support scams, travel safety, identity theft, awareness.