Scammer Stories

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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] You may have seen the hit Netflix documentary. Now, hear the inside story from Attorney Scott Adrian who appears in the show. Adrian shares how he got creative in court to fight for justice for women who were losing hope. He also shares behind-the-scenes insights on building a case against romance scammers and what it was like to film for the show. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]

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Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] Jerry had just lost the love of his life when he received an urgent message from Apple Cash. The "customer service representative" instructed Jerry to get $750,000 of his gold bars to deliver to an SUV that pulled up outside of his house. Once the scammers had that in their dirty little hands, they convinced him to retire so they could get his retirement.   Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] The host of the Scammer Stories Podcast made it to Capitol Hill to share information and solutions to lawmakers, who are now leaning into the issue. This episode takes you through the process of how she was chosen and what it was like to sit in that spot. The other speakers on the panel were: * Jilenne Gunther. National Director, AARP BankSafe Initiative. AARP. New York, NY. * Joshua M. Bercu. Executive Director, Industry Traceback Group. * Brady Finta. Founder and CEO. National Elder Fraud Coordination Center. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]