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The Perfect Scam

The Perfect Scam

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AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.AARP Biografías y Memorias Ciencias Sociales Crímenes Reales
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  • SIM Swap Scam Leads to $125,000 Theft
    Mar 6 2026

    Patricia is enjoying a quiet night babysitting when she discovers that her phone has no service. When she switches to Wi-Fi, a sudden barrage of notifications shows that someone is moving money out of her accounts. This sets Patricia off on a race against time to save her assets from criminals who are even cashing out her stocks. Bob talks with Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security, about practical steps we can all take to protect ourselves from SIM swapping scams.

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    43 m
  • Gas Station Employee Stops a Crypto Kiosk Scam
    Feb 27 2026

    Eric's day-to-day interactions at the gas station where he works have taught him to recognize when something isn't quite right with one of his customers. He's also aware that the crypto kiosk in the store is a tool that is used by criminals to steal money from fearful victims. So one day when Ellen enters the store, talking on her cellphone while frantically looking for the store's crypto kiosk, Eric knows it's time to step in.

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    48 m
  • $1 Million Theft: Tech Scam Leaves Teacher Shaken
    Feb 20 2026

    Joyce is a retired teacher who works part-time with special needs kids. She's recently divorced after a long marriage, facing a cancer scare, and acting as the primary caregiver for her 96-year-old mother. With all of this weighing on her, she becomes the target of a tech support scam. Over months of instilling fear, the criminals steal more than $1 million from her retirement savings. Kathy Stokes of the AARP Fraud Watch Network stops by to discuss the new "Pause. Reflect. Protect." campaign aimed at combating scams like these.

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    1 h y 3 m
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This podcast is very well put together! And full of helpful information along with it being entertaining!

So interesting!

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my favorite part was when the bad guys lost! Sucks that people would even do something lile thi!

very informative

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Such great info to share with your friends and loved ones who are looking to get in on the next hot investment. If you. ant afford to loose it, don't invest.

Before there was bitcoin...another ponzi

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