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Scams & Cons

Jim Grinstead

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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 the tosser and you always see the queen. What you don't see is a group of shills working you into the gate where you'll lose everything you have. Sometimes a large sum of money is accidentally sent to you and the sender asks for the additional cash to be sent back. In the meantime, they empty your ...
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“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen podcast for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams and frauds targeting the elderly population. Host Joyce Petrowski, along with her expert guests, will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how to recognize and prevent scams, such as romance, grandparents, and tech support scams. Falling for these scams can have devastating financial, emotional, and psychological consequences, which is why it's crucial to ...
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This scammer contacted us, telling us they could raise our Google my business rankings for our cannabis firm. We tried using them for three months.. They produced fake traffic.. I couldn’t even believe it when we evaluated the numbers. We noticed that they had a couple of spike days on Google my business.. when we reviewed those spike days, we realize that they were just sending their people. To try and not a drop on the Google.. and we never gained any keywords that they mentioned.. we were ...
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Tiny Scams

Kari Zander

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Once a rising entrepreneur and influencer with her children's clothing line Tiny Bangs, Kirsten fled Los Angeles in a blaze of scandal in October 2021 after scamming everyone in her orbit and pretending she wasn't white. And that was just the beginning.
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A Marathi language podcast narrating stories of different scams or ghotala in history of India and the world. शेअर बाजार, बँका आणि अशा इतर घोटाळ्यांची गोष्ट सांगणार मराठी पॉडकास्ट.
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Welcome to "My Ambition Consulting Scams Unveiling Talk Show". We aim to help you explore your ambitions and future goals. Today, My Ambition Consulting in Sydney will share tips on migration and residency in Australia. Join us to uncover the mysteries and navigate with confidence to fulfill your dreams and secure a future in Australia. Website : https://myambitionconsulting.com.au/
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Indian Scams (Biggest Scams In India)

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India has seen a biggest scams between 2000 to 2015. These scams have not only caused financial losses to individuals but also caused significant damage to the reputation of the country. From the 2G Spectrum Scam to the PNB Scam, these biggest frauds have taken a toll on India's economy and its citizens. The 2G Spectrum Scam is one of the most notorious Indian scams at times. It involved the illegal allocation of telecom licenses by politicians and bureaucrats for personal gain. The CWG Scam ...
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Connie’s AC has been FIXED so many TIMES she lost COUNT, and she’s just about DONE, good thing it’s all under WARRANTY, right?! Well, Rog, the ROUGHNECK repairman, calls to say since she been TAKING UP so much of THEIR time trying to FIX her AC, they’re adding OVERTIME charges to EACH visit, WARRANTY or NOT! How HEATED does this CALL get?! Listen a…
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You'd think people who are at the top of their game -- the big money folks -- would be savvy enough to not get scammed. You'd be wrong. There are all kinds of people who have the intelligence and ability to spot a con, but are taken in anyway. Today we'll tell you their tales, what scams took them in and how it worked. Support us on Patreon! Learn …
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Rob likes to HUNT, maybe a bit TOO MUCH, since he ACCIDENTLY shot a PET DEER on someone else’s PROPERTY before! Well, this time he SHOT Rog’s $10,000 ELK, and if Rob doesn’t PAY UP, Rog is going to take what it’s WORTH out of Rob’s ASS! Will the BUCK STOP with this CALL?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Janelle’s GYM has a DAYCARE program, just drop your KIDS off and WORKOUT, but sometimes she brings her FRIEND’S kid too! Well, Dean, the customer service CRINGE MACHINE, calls Janelle to let her know they don’t appreciate her taking ADVANTAGE of THEIR VERY GENEROUS program, but since she also hasn’t PAID her BILL, her DEADBEAT behavior at least mak…
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Diana had her CAR in for a QUICK FIX, paid the $300 BILL, and was on her way…Or at least that’s what she THOUGHT! Dean, the car collections SPECIALISTS, calls to let Diana know it turns out there’s $139 worth of EXTRA FEES that just got added to her BILL, so either she needs to PAY UP or bring the cat BACK to get Un-FIXED! Will Diana’s SANITY need …
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In this week’s news, scammers are leasing private swimming pools for parties and the homeowners aren’t pleased. Gold is gaining ground on gift cards as a way of paying off scammers and we tell the story of a scammer who topped off his victim's phone card to continue a pitch. Support us on Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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In Arkansas, scammers are tricking pastors into urging parishioners to buy gift cards. Another city loses more than a million to scammers and city leaders believe it was a good thing. And in Las Vegas, skimmers are being used to copy credit card information before running up huge bills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Joel just PAID OFF his DEBT, but the LADY handling his account DIED with the CHECK still in the MAIL! Well, Rog, the COLD-HEARTED collections supervisor, calls to let Joel know he still owes them MONEY, because Rog doesn’t have a record of Joel PAYING, and Rog suspects Joel’s making the WHOLE thing UP because the only one who can say for sure is DE…
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Lester’s LEAKY CEILING is causing him PROBLEMS, but his LANDLORD said they’d take care of it! Well, Dean, the DESTRUCTIVE construction guy, calls to let Lester know the work is taking LONGER than they thought it would, so you wouldn’t have a place to STAY TONIGHT, right? Oh, and you owe us $250 for the UNFINISHED REPAIR too! Will Lester be LEFT out…
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Heather just moved out of her APARTMENT, but her DOG left a STAIN she’s hoping they don’t NOTICE! Well, Dean, the PUSHY property manager, calls to let Heather know, let found the STAIN, and since she SNUCK in a DOG and LIED about it, she’s going to have to PAY $1,300 to replace the WELL-LOVED CARPET! Will Heather PAY UP or get Dean to SHUT UP?! Lis…
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Yvonne’s APARTMENT had 2 YEARS to fix a BROKEN WINDOW that was letting STARY CATS in, so she BROKE her LEASE and LEFT! Well, Dean, the CONDESCENDING collection specialist, calls to let Yvonne know she’s on the HOOK for all the DAMAGE their broken window CAUSED while they WEREN’T fixing it! Will Yvonne CRACK under the PRESSURE?! Listen and FIND OUT!…
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An ATM machine EAT Shane’s CARD while he and his WIFE were having a BOOZY night on the town, so he did the ONLY logical thing, still a KNIFE in the SLOT! Well, Rog, the Bull-Headed Bank Teller, calls to let Shane know that they have him on Camera trying to Carve open their ATM, so either he pays Rog some Hush Money or else he’s Calling the Cops! Wi…
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Eileen keeps getting into CAR ACCIDENTS, but NONE of them have been her FAULT! Well, Dean, the insurance INGRATE, calls Eileen after the latest REAR-ENDING to let her know that her ROUGH RIDE is OVER, because her INSURANCE RATE is going UP! Will Eileen’s SANITY survive this CALL?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…
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Season 7 begins Sept. 2 and there's a lot to talk about. Scams & Cons News moves to Monday and a new edition will come out each week. Regular episodes will continue on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. We've got stories about child birth scams, easy money scams and interviews with magicians who compare their skills of misdirection agai…
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Douglas is Pretty Darn Good at Bowling, recently rolling a Perfect 300 game with League Approval… Or so he THOUGHT! Rog, the no NONSENSE Bowling League OFFICIAL, calls Douglas to say they looked into his “Perfect Game”, and it turns out the Lane wasn’t up to standard, so that means no 300 for Douglas! Will the OFFICIAL SCORE be SETTLED over the PHO…
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Malinda bought a SUPER EXPENSIVE DOLL that’s a DOPPELGANGER of her KID, but she never GOT IT! Well, Rog, the doll DELINQUENT, calls Malinda to say, GOOD NEWS! The DOLL is on its way and all she has to do is PAY for it AGAIN! Will Rog make Malinda his PLAYTHING?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Brian TRADED-IN his TRUCK and got a PRETTY PENNY for his not so PRETTY pick-up! Well, Rog, the trade-in TROUBLEMAKER, calls Brian to say his TRUCK has been FLOODED, and Brian’s BREAKING the LAW not DISCLOSING that, so unless he wants the FUZZ on his TAIL, he better write a CHECK for $1,789! Will Rog make Brian reach his BOILING POINT?! Listen and F…
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Lorraine has been PAYING OFF an AMBULANCE RIDE for 3 YEARS, but the LAST PAYMENT is this MONTH! Well, Rog, the DEBT collection DEADBEAT, calls Lorraine to let her know it turns out there’s an extra FINANCE CHARGE…So guess what? You still OWE us MONEY! Will Lorraine PONY UP the DOUGH or just PUT Rog DOWN?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/lis…
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In this week's news, we'll tell you about a woman who lost a half million dollars in a Social Security scam, con artists who offer up free pianos, then trick the customer into paying high shipping fees. You'll also hear how your smart TV could be robbing you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Carl has a BUNCH of JUNK in his YARD, including old CAR PARTS, RUSTY TRACKERS, & 10 WATER HEATERS! Well, Dean, the HOA REP from HELL, calls Carl to ask why his YARD is STILL FULL of CRAP! Dean sent a LETTER warning Carl about a FINE if he doesn’t CLEAN-UP, but now Dean’s coming over to THROW OUT the REAL TRASH…Carl! What happens when 1 man’s TRASH …
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Today’s SCAM VICTIM needed a FILING CABINET delivered, but arranging the drop-off took SO LONG she ended up just telling them to KEEP IT! Well, Rog, the delivery DUDE, calls to say she still needs to PAY for her ADANDONED piece of FURNITURE whether she WANTS it or NOT! How far will Rog go to MAKE the SALE?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/l…
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Mike likes to WORKOUT, so he knows the dos and DON'TS of GYM ETIQUETTE! Well, Rog, the EMPEROR of EXERCISE, calls Mike to say, he’s not WIPING DOWN his SWEATY machines, he’s not putting the WEIGHTS back, & he’s OGLING all the PRETTY LADIES! That last thing Rog can FORGIVE, but the REST means he’s BANNED! Will this be a MEETING of MEAT-HEADS?! Liste…
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Rudie’s VAN needed some WORK, but when he got it BACK the FLOOR MATS were COVERED in GREASE! Well, Dean, the MEAN machinic, calls Rudie to say, what kind of MAN can’t handle a little GREASE on their FLOOR MATS?! Are you sure it’s not RUDY instead of RUDIE CALLING?! How HEATED does this CALL get?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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Raymond got an ABOVE GROUND POOL, but it’s been anything but RELAXING! It LEAKS, it’s DAMAGED, & he’s been waiting 3 WEEKS for a LADDER! Well, Rog, the KING of CUSTOMER SERVICE, calls Ray to say if he’s THIS PICKY maybe he should have put his MONEY where his MOUTH is and put in a REAL POOL! Will Raymond need to COOL DOWN after this CALL?! Listen an…
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This episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, explores the troubling world of puppy scams with insights from cybersecurity expert Jim Stickley. Joyce shares a heartbreaking story about a family who fell victim to a fraudulent puppy sale on Facebook. The scam involv…
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Kimberly bought a USED CAR recently and the thing has been in the SHOP more than it’s been on the ROAD, but not to worry it’s under WARRANTY! Well, Rog, the RENEGADE repairman, calls Kim to say she’s on the HOOK for $565 of the REPAIR because the WARRANTY doesn’t cover NITPICKY-NESS! Will Kimberly feel like a VALUED CUSTOMER by the end of this CALL…
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In this week's news, a man disguises himself as a woman to scam the groom out of his estate and pet owners are being told their companions are in danger in order to con people out of medical expenses. Hear these stories and much more on this week's Scams & Cons News. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Chris & his FRIEND Clint were having a WILD TIME BOATING, until Chris got a little CRAZY behind the WHEEL, and Broke Clint’s HAND! Well, Dean, Clint’s LEGEL REPRESENTATIVE, calls Chris to let him know since it happened on HIS BOAT, Chris is on the HOOK for the WHOLE $1,482 HOSPITAL BILL! Will Chris and Clint’s friendship SURVIVE this CALL?! Listen …
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David recently became a BIKER, and he went all OUT! He bought a HARLEY and even SHAVED his HEAD! Well, Dean, the FRUSTRATED neighborhood next-door, calls David to say he better keep his HOG QUITE or else Dean’s coming over to GLUE a WIG to his NEWLY BALD HEAD! How HEATED does this CALL get?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…
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Aletta FOUND some BINOCULARS and decided to TRACK DOWN the OWNER to get them BACK! Well, Dean, the binocular BOZO, calls to say THANKS for returning his PROPERTY, but they’re all SCRATCHED UP, so Aletta is going to PAY for the REPAIRS! How many TIMES does Aletta HANG-UP?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Joy RENTED a HOTEL ROOM for some of her BIKER FRIENDS and, SURPRISE SURPRISE, they TRASHED the PLACE! Well, Rog, the Hotel HOTHEAD, calls Joy to let her know she’s on the HOOK for the REPAIRS whether she was THERE or NOT! Will Joy and Rog come to an “UNDERSTANDING”?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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In this episode of "Let's Talk About Scams," host Joyce Petrowski welcomes Zachary from Riavanti, a senior move management company. Zachary provides valuable insights into the role of senior move managers, explaining how they assist seniors in downsizing and moving into new homes or senior communities. The discussion covers the personalized service…
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Jimmy likes to ride his DUNE BUGGY around the NEIGHBORHOOD, and even though the thing is STREET-LEGAL, people keep COMPLAINING! Well, Dean, the HOSTILE HOA rep, calls Jimmy to say if he sees or HEARS Jimmy riding around on his glorified GO-KART again, he’s going to BURY him and his RIDE at the BEACH where they BELONG! Will this CALL make Dean’s inn…
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Tracy OWES her OWN BUSINESS and had to CANCEL her TRASH service, because they just wouldn’t PICK it UP! Well, Rog, the KING of TRASH-TALK, calls Tracy to say it’s doesn’t MATTER that they didn’t DO THEIR JOB they have a CONTRACT, which means she needs to PAY the BILL…NOW! How PROBLEMATIC does this CALL get?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/…
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Woman told she is on "secret probation" loses hundreds of thousands of dollars, 60 Minutes Australia asks if Belle Gibson is a liar and Canadian police bust an international scam ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesKirjoittanut Jim Grinstead
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Julie just got DIVORCED and she got STUCK with the COURT FEES too, but not to worry, there’s a REFUND coming! Well, Dean, Julie’s COURT APPOINTED A-HOLE, calls to let her know the REFUND is on its WAY, but it’s going to her EX instead of HER! How will Juile deal with Dean’s DEDICATION to be UNHELPFUL?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listen…
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Alan got BLOCKED IN on the BOAT RAMP by an unattended TRAILER, so he MOVED and LOCKED IT UP! Well, Dean, the TROUBLESOME TRAILER OWNER, calls Alan to ask just WHO THE HELL he thinks he is, TOUCHING another MAN’S C-CAMPER! Will Alan be SLEEPING with the FISHES after this CALL?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information…
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Dee is a COUNTY CLERK who deals with people at their WORST every day! Well, Rog, the WORST of the WORST, calls Dee to COMPLAIN about his recent DUI charge, doing his best to argue that the system is UNFAIR while being completely WASTED and incredibly CREEPY! How does Dee DEAL with Rog’s tipsy TIRADE?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/listene…
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Sammy’s DAUGHTER is getting MARRIED and Sammy’s in charge of the DRESS, problem is the dress SHOP keeps pushing the DUE DATE back so she’s trying to put the PRESSURE ON! Well, Rog, the dress DELINQUENT, calls to say because Sammy RUSHED them the dress ended up getting BURNT…So it WON’T be ready for the wedding AND she’s on the hook for the REPAIR T…
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In this episode of "Let's Talk About Scams," host Joyce Petrowski welcomes George Phillips, the business development manager at Just-In Time Moving (jitmoving.com) and a member of the Arizona Movers Association. George shares valuable insights on how to choose a reputable moving company, focusing on the unique challenges and considerations for elde…
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A woman falling down escalator marks return of pigeon scam, members of British Parliament get caught in a honey trap and a Pennsylvania man loses $165,000 to romance scammer. Hear these stories and much more at ScamsAndCons.com or wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Tina’s SON is a bit of a TROUBLEMAKER in SCHOOL, but he’s still a GOOD kid at HEART…RIGHT? Well, Dean, the PROFESSIONAL classroom BULLY, calls Tina to let her know her SON is MISBEHAVING AGAIN…So this time he’s going in the BOX until he learns his LESSON! Will Tina approve of Dean’s IN-THE-BOX thinking?! Listen and FIND OUT! See omnystudio.com/list…
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In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Rose Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, welcomes Laurel Smith, a seasoned professional in the senior care industry, to discuss the differences between home health and home care. They discuss the essential details of what each service entails, the impo…
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