The Scammercast

08/01/2017

Summertime, and the scamming is easy...But not if you're aware!
https://www.consumerreports.org/scams-fraud/summer-scams-to-avoid/

Whether you're going on vacation, moving to a new home, or fixing the home you already live in, Consumer Reports tells you about five summer scams you should avoid.

07/06/2017

It was our first podcast - and still one of the greatest. Learn more about why we at The Scammercast do what we do, what skil sets we bring to the table and more! It's all here in "The 101"! https://www.2gtdatacore.com/the-scammercast-101-who-we-are-what-we-do/

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04/22/2017

Take a look at this article on elder financial abuse. Have you experienced something like this? Leave us a comment here.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/04/14/business/retirement/retirement-preventing-elder-abuse.html?_r=2

After Amy Lecoq’s grandmother had her life savings stolen by a woman who posed as a friend, she became an advocate for stricter protections for older Americans.

03/13/2017

Beware this phishing scam making the rounds!

Don't be the next chump.

03/03/2017

Greetings to everyone from The Scammercast! Our host, The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network is upgrading their hosting server and website format so - be sure to check us out over at iTunes for now! It's the best way to subscribe to our huge listing of educational programming and to be made aware when we have a new program ready for you! The Scammercast Podcast on iTunes: Subscribe Now! http://2gttp.com/scammercastitunes

Download past episodes or subscribe to future episodes of The Scammercast - Awareness, Information and Education About the Most Prolific Scams Out There - on The 2GuysTalking Podcast N by Curtis Bailey & Art Maines via The 2GuysTalking Podcast Network for free.

02/11/2017

Here's a great example of a "secret shopper" scam. How many signs of a scam can you find? Leave them in the comments and listen to The Scammercast to get the skinny on a bunch of other scams: Scammercast.com

02/01/2017

The Grandparent scam just keeps evolving. Please share this with your loved ones.

The Grandparent Scam targets older Americans with callers pretending to be grandkids. Learn the tricks scammers use and how you can outsmart them.

02/01/2017

Are you protected against ransomware? Read this article and listen to The Scammercast to help you protect yourself:
http://www.zdnet.com/article/ransomware-is-about-to-get-a-lot-worse-by-holding-your-operating-system-hostage/?loc=newsletter_large_thumb_related&ftag=TREc64629f&bhid=92670380

Researchers warn how ransomware could do more than just encrypt your files.

01/18/2017

Another Apple iTunes scam is making the rounds. Never click on any links in an email you did not request! Let us know if you have received this email or any like it in the comments below.

01/18/2017

Elder fraud and financial exploitation are heartbreaking and all too common. Read this story and check out our episodes of The Scammercast to find out more.
http://www.nextavenue.org/how-my-mom-got-swindled-elder-fraud/?hide_newsletter=true&utm_source=Next+Avenue+Email+Newsletter&utm_campaign=ef3b13bf3a-01_17_2017_Tues_Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_056a405b5a-ef3b13bf3a-165166701&mc_cid=ef3b13bf3a&mc_eid=292f98865a

Financial exploitation can happen to anyone — even older adults who are highly educated. Read these tips from someone who saw her own mother fall victim.

01/11/2017

Here we go again! http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/fbi-warns-against-scammers-who-call-about-jury-duty/article_1e4ed553-2772-5a66-ba4f-c89beef729fb.html =stltoday.com&utm_campaign=BreakingNewsNewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=74FC1C497356061B5C92389E508AC9365F43EEB1

The caller might even ask for bank account or credit card information to pay a fine.