Scammer Stories

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]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] Nate Cram talks about everything he did to try and convince his mother that she was talking to a scammer. He used to work in a sheriff's office... and you'd think if anyone could stop the scam, he could.  Click HERE [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k0HW4k-b8Y] to watch Nate's mother on Social Catfish. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] Renee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future.  Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depended on her mother a lot for her day-to -day care. Her future was left in question when her mother died and left her nothing. Click HERE [https://gofund.me/e4422923] to support Renee's GoFundMe. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] Tracey spends most of her time trying to help romance scam victims and their families end the nightmare. She talks to victim daily and she's seeing an alarming rise in sextortion cases related to romance scams. Click HERE [https://www.facebook.com/tracey.grummett1] to reach Tracey. Click HERE [https://www.facebook.com/groups/346316707118196] to join her Onlinesafe group. Click HERE to reach Anna with Love Said. Click HERE [https://www.facebook.com/advocatingforu] to reach Kathy with Advocating Against Romance Scammers. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]

Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/255162/open_sms] Pig butchering scams grew by 40% in 2024 and it only started a few years ago. The scam is named in reference to the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. The numbers have now far surpassed the typical romance scam.... and by some accounts the theft rivals money made by drug lords worldwide. Thankfully, people like Jackie Crenshaw are willing to come out of the shadow to show their face and fight this disgusting crime. Click HERE [https://www.gofundme.com/f/jackies-journey-overcoming-crypto-scam-loss]to donate to Jackie's gofundme to help her recover and continue her fight.  Click HERE [https://www.nhregister.com/connecticut/article/ct-cryptocurrency-scam-blockchain-pig-butchering-20046693.php] to read Jackie's story. Click HERE [https://abc7ny.com/post/7-side-woman-loses-1m-romance-scam-she-shares-red-flags-missed/15876494/] to see the TV story. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/255162/support]