Episodes

  • Episode 27 The Student Loan Forgiveness Scam

    Episode 27 The Student Loan Forgiveness Scam
    Sep 2 2025
    For millions of Americans, student loans are a heavy weight. Payments drag on for years, sometimes decades, shaping every financial decision. So when the government announced new plans for student loan forgiveness, it felt like hope. A fresh start.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 26 The Deepfake Scam When Technology Imitates Trust

    Episode 26 The Deepfake Scam When Technology Imitates Trust
    Sep 2 2025
    Imagine getting a phone call from your boss, asking you to wire money for an urgent business deal. The voice is unmistakable—it sounds exactly like them. Confident, familiar, even using their catchphrases. You send the money, relieved you could help. Only later do you learn the truth: your boss never called. The voice was a deepfake.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 25 The Student Loan Forgiveness Scam Exploiting Hope and Debt

    Episode 25 The Student Loan Forgiveness Scam Exploiting Hope and Debt
    Sep 2 2025
    For millions of Americans, student loans are a heavy burden. The average graduate leaves school owing tens of thousands of dollars, sometimes more. So when a caller or email promises loan forgiveness, lower payments, or instant cancellation—it sounds like a dream come true.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 24 The Fake Tech Support Scam When Help Turns into Harm

    Episode 24 The Fake Tech Support Scam When Help Turns into Harm
    Sep 2 2025
    Picture this: You’re working at your computer, when suddenly a loud alert pops up on your screen. Red warning signs flash across the page:
    “Your system is infected! Call Microsoft Support immediately at this number!”
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    5 mins
  • Episode 23 Business Email Compromise The Billion-Dollar Scam Hiding in Plain Sight

    Episode 23 Business Email Compromise The Billion-Dollar Scam Hiding in Plain Sight
    Sep 2 2025
    In the world of cybercrime, some scams are loud and messy—ransomware, phishing links, and identity theft that leave chaos in their wake. But one of the most dangerous scams of all is deceptively quiet. It slips into inboxes, disguises itself as routine business, and drains companies of millions before anyone even notices. This is the Business Email Compromise scam, or BEC.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 22 The Romance Scam Love, Lies, and Empty Bank Accounts

    Episode 22 The Romance Scam Love, Lies, and Empty Bank Accounts
    Sep 2 2025
    Love is one of the deepest human desires. In an age where dating apps and social media connect people across the globe, it feels easier than ever to meet “the one.” But behind the promises of affection and happily-ever-afters lies one of the cruelest forms of fraud: the romance scam.
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    4 mins
  • Episode 21 The Instagram Influencer Scam Fame, Followers, and Fraud

    Episode 21 The Instagram Influencer Scam Fame, Followers, and Fraud
    Sep 2 2025
    In today’s digital age, influence is currency. Millions dream of becoming social media stars—gaining followers, brand deals, and the promise of fame. But lurking behind the filters and hashtags is a darker side of the influencer world: the Instagram Influencer Scam.
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    5 mins
  • Episode 20 The Fake Tech Support Scam When Help Turns Harmful

    Episode 20 The Fake Tech Support Scam When Help Turns Harmful
    Sep 2 2025
    Picture this: you’re at home browsing the internet when suddenly, your screen freezes. A loud alarm blares, and a pop-up flashes in bold red letters: “Your computer is infected! Call Microsoft Support immediately!” In that moment of panic, many people reach for the phone—unknowingly dialing straight into the hands of scammers.
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    4 mins