The Perfect Scam

Couple Held in Virtual House Arrest by FBI Impostor Scam

Mike and Cathy are preparing for retirement and a move from New Jersey to Florida. During the stressful period of downsizing and transitioning their business, Mike is cau

Influencer Couple Caught Running Home Construction Scam

Chris and Raquelle Judge market themselves as the next Chip and Joanna Gaines, showcasing custom homes and renovation projects across their social media channels. But beh

Archive Episode: The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast

When Sheratan Johnson receives a call from an unknown number, she's startled to hear the man on the other end of the line claim he's kidnapped her daughter from gymnastic

Bad Neighbor: The Man Who Defrauded a Small Town, Part 2

In part two, residents of the upstate New York hamlet of Hamilton learn of a financial scandal that touches nearly every corner of the community. Burt Marshall offers inv

Bad Neighbor: The Man Who Defrauded a Small Town, Part 1

In the charming small town of Hamilton, New York, home of Colgate University, Burt Marshall is a well-known figure. He prepares taxes and sells insurance to many resident

Archive Episode: How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)

In this 2024 episode, Daniel no longer lives in his hometown of Fairfield, Connecticut, but he still owns a plot of land that was essentially his childhood backyard. When

70th Birthday Ruined by a Jury Duty Scam

On Gale's 70th birthday, she is just finishing her shift at work and looking forward to a special dinner with her husband, when the celebration is suddenly cut short. Amo

Realtor's Identity Stolen to Defraud Renters

Daniel is a New Orleans firefighter starting a second career as a realtor. Before he even gets his first listing, he discovers that someone has stolen his identity and is

$1.3 Million Fake Investigation Scam

Larry and Barbara have issues with their Amazon account, so they welcome a call from "Amazon" customer service. They learn that their personal information has been compro

Archive Episode: A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme

In this 2023 episode, Penny takes an online training course in social media marketing, hoping to build her hobby into a business. After this initial small investment, she

Frequent Flier Lands in a $12,000 Scam

David is a seasoned traveler who has visited over 30 countries. He and his wife are looking forward to a trip to Budapest when he receives an email from Lufthansa about a

Phony Publisher Promises Bestsellers

Writing is Barbara's retirement hobby and her passion. She has several self-published books, but she dreams of her stories reaching a wider audience. So when a company ca

How One Family Stopped a Crypto Romance Scam

A late-night call from their son Brian has Barry and Joan concerned. Brian sounds panicked and says he urgently needs $280,000. They do not have that kind of money availa

Archive Episode: FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

In Part 2 of this 2023 episode, criminals are running the grandparent scam all over the San Diego area. Often crimes like this go unsolved, but FBI agent Brady Finta and

Archive Episode: FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1

In this 2023 episode, when Susan gets a frantic call from her "grandson" saying he's been in a terrible accident, she doesn't waste any time. She rushes to get him the $9

Friend Group Falls Victim to Large Job Scam

Eunice, a busy mom of four, discovers what appears to be the perfect work-from-home job opportunity with flexible hours and the chance to make some extra income for her f

A Hawaii News Icon and a Sweepstakes Scam

Linda Coble is retired from a storied career as Hawaii's first female news anchor, but she stays active in her community through charity work. So when she receives a phon

Scam Targets AT&T Customers to Steal Cellphones

After a long day as a school bus driver, Nate checks his voicemail and finds a message from "AT&T" offering a discounted rate and a new phone. He has been a loyal custome

A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 2

In part 2, nearly a decade after Pat received the first phone call from a woman believing to be in a relationship with him, he continues to receive regular cards, gifts,

A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 1

When Pam decides it's time to find love again, she signs up for a dating site and soon meets "Pat." He's charming and very kind; they hit it off right away. "Pat" works o