In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian S. Cauldwell explores the latest email fraud scheme. How do these scammers operate? They hack into a victim’s email account and obtain wiring instructions. By creating a rule in Outlook to bypass the victim and directly reach the banker, they manage to redirect funds to their account. Fortunately, the bank notified the victim about the suspicious activity and halted further withdrawals when she reported it.

Think this couldn't happen to you? Think again. This is a disturbingly common tactic among scammers. Tune into today's episode to learn how to safeguard your personal and business banking accounts from email fraud.

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In today's episode of Scam DamNation, hosted by Lillian S. Cauldwell, we'll delve into the four crucial steps you can take to protect yourself from online Scams and hackers in the new year of 2025. Just when you thought the new year could bring better times, it becomes evident that hackers and scammers are still alive and well.
 
And if you think you're safe, think again—we'll be discussing the notorious 2024 hack of the U.S. Department of the Treasury by Chinese operatives. Sources close to the Treasury have revealed that even the U.S. government isn't immune to tech troubles.

So, pay close attention. Small-time criminals are always on the lookout, ready to scam you and steal your hard-earned money, regardless of whether you believe it could happen to you or not. Learn how to protect yourself this year, because next year will bring new challenges!


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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In this episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian S. Cauldwell dives into the $32 billion investment scheme orchestrated by the Mormon Church, which concealed the funds in 'shell' companies for over two decades. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fined the Church $5 million for failing to disclose its investment holdings properly. The Church, concerned about the potential negative fallout from revealing the size of its portfolio, used these shell companies to avoid transparency1.

Tune in to Scam DamNation to uncover why the Church felt threatened. Could it be because the Mormon Church, registered as a non-profit under Ensign Peak Advisors, feared that its followers and outsiders might view a holy order with such vast wealth unfavorably, given its principles of charity, poverty, and frugality?

Listen to the podcast to find out when the SEC first noticed this and what transpired next.

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell delves into a global cryptocurrency scam known as Pig Butchering. Scammers use this tactic to swindle their victims by contacting them through romance websites, social media platforms, or via text messages. They build trust, set up fake financial accounts, and persuade their victims to invest large sums of money in bogus financial ventures.

 To protect yourself, avoid responding to unknown texts or messages on your phone or email. Instead, delete or block them—both Android and iPhone offer blocking options, which you can find through a quick Google search. If you feel pressured, disconnect immediately and contact your local police department, the FBI, and your bank. Remember, they are trying to take your hard-earned money. Stop them in their tracks!

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell discusses the alarming statistic that 33% of Americans experience some form of identity theft. She outlines five essential steps to protect your finances. Identity theft occurs when someone steals and uses your personal information without your consent.

This can take various forms and have serious consequences. In our digital age, staying vigilant and proactive in safeguarding your data is crucial.

five powerful strategies

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In the latest episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian S. Cauldwell explores the top 10 Security tips released by the Berkeley Educational System. These tips offer guidance on safeguarding oneself, along with financial and personal information, by   to these practical measures to prevent hacking, phishing, or scams by those who profit from others' hard-earned money

Please stay to the end to hear the tips.   Thank you 

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In the latest episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell discusses a new scamming device used on ATMs and automatic self-service machines that accept credit cards. Customers are advised NOT to use debit cards at these machines because scammers have attached devices that can capture the customer's PIN, account number, and other critical information.

This information can be used to defraud the customer or, worse, to create counterfeit credit cards for personal use. Initially detected in Ohio, this scam has now spread to Atlanta, GA, Connecticut, and other shopping centers nationwide. BUYER BEWARE!


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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In this episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell introduces an old type of scam continuing in the United States targeted at women where personal information bought with a credit card tracks women who visit abortion clinics and tracks them back across state lines to their place of residence and nothing is being done about it.

Senator Ron Wyden wrote an article in which he states that Data Brokers have abused American's personal data by selling their personal information to businesses, other individuals, and governments for the sole purpose of controlling a woman's body and making it impossible for them to make their own decisions. The Senator explains how he's trying to remedy the situation by introducing a series of bills where women take back control of their bodies.

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell introduces our audience to the 25 LEGIT scams that still permeate our society and take advantage of our mental mindfulness and financial pocketbooks. She provided the first several LEGIT scams and advised us of the statement BUYER BEWARE.

Some of the "LEGIT" scams Ms. Cauldwell covers 1 Expensive Diets 2. Free Trial Offer 3. Message in a Bottle 4.Alternative Medicine 5. Useless Coverage 6. Chicken Wings 7. Download Button 8. Happily Ever After 9. Diamonds Are Not a Girl's Best Friend 10. New Team in Town.


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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

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In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell provides the listeners with recommendations and suggestions to stop blaming the victim of scams, and instead help them fight back on what just happened to them and their bank accounts.  

From people who “donate” money to a supposedly dethroned prince of Nigeria to buying a shady cryptocurrency based on an internet meme, our society often pokes fun at victims of fraud.  

We have a culture of blaming the victims first and call them "Fraud Shamers." Keep listening to today's episode and find out how you can help out a Fraud Shamer when in need because It might happen to you, too!

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Scam DamNation” is a podcast hosted by Lillian Cauldwell that shines a spotlight on scams while giving listeners practical tips to avoid falling victim. Through sharing her own experiences of being scammed and breaking down a wide range of fraud schemes, Cauldwell provides both education and awareness to help protect the public.

 💬 Have comments or suggestions about a story? Contact Lillian Cauldwell directly!