Scams & Cons

By Jim Grinstead

Scammers don't steal your money, they create a world where it makes perfect sense to hand your cash over to them. Three-card-monte, the longest running show on Broadway, seems easy. You're watching

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January 30, 2025 Welcome to Season 8
Tell me what's on your mind.
We're kicking off season 8 with a look at some really stupid scammers, then come back by asking if victims can ever really get justice.

The news is back with some changes and we'll be taking several dives into how AI is being used by scammers and con artists.

Plus, beginning this season, you'll be able to text me with your comments, questions or anything that's on your mind. I look forward to hearing from you!

Thanks for listening!
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4min
January 23, 2025 REPLAY: Time travelers are scamming thousands
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People are coming back from the future. Some want computers to help solve problems for which the need ancient software, while others need some cold, hard cash to survive in this primitive world of ours.

People are handing money over to these con artists without asking a simple question: Why are future IT people too stupid to keep their technology up-to-date and they need to travel back in time so we can fix it for them?

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16min
January 09, 2025 REPLAY: Miracle cures have arrived! Whatever the ailment, they will do the job
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Think of all the music jingles you've heard over the years, promising that this pill or that one will help prevent cancer, ease your aching bones or guarantee you a longer, healthier life.
It's snake oil and in this episode we tell you the difference between Western medicine, alternative medicine and outright frauds.
Pay close attention, because some people will swallow anything.

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24min
December 26, 2024 Squatters are getting more creative - and more political
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We're talking about squatters again, primarily because they are improving their tactics and because they can rob you of your single largest investment. And it's a scam you don't see coming until it has already happened.Squatters are also organizing. They are forming unions of sorts to change or create laws that protect what they see are their rights.Scammers are always one step ahead of us. Listen in because we can't afford to be left behind.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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23min
December 12, 2024 Adoption fraud: When hopeful parents are robbed of their dream
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Adoption agencies can be difficult to work with. They have many requirements that must be met, and justifiably so. They want to make sure an adopted child finds a good and safe home.But some potential parents are patient. They want a faster process and are willing to pay to move to the top of the line. Desperation and fear is where scammers like to operate and today we'll tell you how they do it.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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28min
December 05, 2024 The swoop and squat scam is back!
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The old scam called the swoop and squat is back! It involves two cars with one swooping in front of a another, then coming to a halt. The scammers hope the rear driver will pay up without involving an insurance company. If no crash occurs, the scammers just put their car in reverse and slam into the car behind.Cars and trucks that have been flooded as part of recent storms, are being patched together and shipped to other states for sale. Don't be a sucker, check your prospective new car out before you buy.Support the podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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14min
November 28, 2024 Scammers say Black Friday 'tis the season to be stealing
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Fake websites are the hot thing this holiday season and they'll be popping up everywhere.You'll be amazed at how easy it is to set up a fake website. We'll tell you how it happens -- not how to do it.Listen to Scams and Cons wherever you get podcastsSupport the podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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22min
November 21, 2024 Scammers find a new way to turn your loose coins into big cash
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When someone knocks on your door, you're not expecting them to ask for sex. That's what some scammers are doing. They are offering sexual partners online, then send the mark to an address to receive the service. The homeowners aren't expecting the dozens of people who show up at their house.And black marketers sell a name for $10 allowing the scammer to rob $4,500 from a mark's account.Hear these stories and more on Scams & Cons, wherever you get your podcasts.Support the podcastLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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16min
November 14, 2024 Why scammers only want to steal your heart
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Our last episode told the story of Brittani Ard who had her heart stolen by a romance scammer. Well, technically not a romance scammer, he didn't ask for money, but he did want to be part of her life. He also wanted to be a part of the lives of many other women at the same time.In this episode, we ask Dr. Cortney Warren about whether this is a love con, a sex con or something else. She helps us understand why some people want to steal hearts, not money.Why would a guy described as good looking, go online and troll for women to whom he would profess and demonstrate love? Let's explore.Dr. Warren has also written a book, Letting Go Of Your Ex, that helps people leave relationships with people they care desperately about.Dr. Cortney WarrenBrittani ArdOur previous episode with Britani ArdLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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26min
November 04, 2024 A pastor may have misunderstood God and ripped off his flock
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We''ll tell you about a pastor who said he may have misunderstood God by selling cryptocurrency and an 82-year-old woman you don't want to mess with. She set up a successful sting to catch a scammer.Then there is a Cricket Wireless store in Athens, Georgia that was hit by a scam, resulting in a loss of approximately $12,000. The incident involved a fraudster posing as a company vice-president and sent an employee out to buy the tools needed to break into a safe.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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14min

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