Love Bombed: Romance Scams, Emotional Fraud, and the Cost of Believing

Lewes, Delaware - The Town that Refuses to Rush

This week on Cranks Creek Life, we're headed to Lewes - a Delaware beach town with serious character, deep history, and a way of making you slow down without even trying. We're talking historic streets, coastal views, colonial landmarks, bike trails, beaches, dining, shopping, and more. If you've never been to Lewes, this episode might move it way up on your list. Hit play, clear the noise for a bit... and come wander through Lewes. Mentioned in this Episode The Lost Pelican https://coldwellbankervacations.com/855906/ The Brush Factory on Kings https://www.thebrushfactoryonkings.com/ The Inn at Canal Square https://www.theinnatcanalsquare.com/ The Hotel Rodney https://www.hotelrodneydelaware.com/ Dogfish Inn https://www.dogfish.com/visit/dogfish-inn Hotel Blue https://www.hotelblue.info/ Zwaanendael Museum https://history.delaware.gov/zwaanendael-museum/ The Cannonball House Maritime Museum https://www.historiclewes.org/locations/maritime-museum-at-the-cannonball-house/ Ryves Holt House Museum & Mercantile https://www.historiclewes.org/locations/ryves-holt-house-museum/ St. Peter’s Episcopal Church https://www.stpeterslewes.org/ The Lewes Historical Society Main Campus https://www.historiclewes.org/ Agave https://www.agaverestaurants.com/mexican-restaurant-lewes Rose & Crown https://roseandcrownlewes.com/ Striper Bites https://striperbites.com/ Lewes Oyster House https://lewesoyster.com/ The Gallo Room https://lewesoyster.com/gallo-room/ King’s Homemade Ice Cream Shop https://www.kingshomemadeicecream.com/ Wheelhouse https://www.wheelhousede.com/ Irish Eyes Restaurant & Pub https://www.irisheyespub.com/ Lewes Brewing Company https://www.lewesbrewing.com/ Nectar https://www.cafenectar.com/ Honey’s Farm Fresh https://honeysfarmfresh.com/ Lewes Beaches https://www.ci.lewes.de.us/157/Beaches Cape Henlopen State Park https://www.destateparks.com/park/cape-henlopen/ Cape May-Lewes Ferry https://www.cmlf.com/ Junction & Breakwater Trail https://delawaregreenways.org/trail/junction-breakwater-trail/ Gordons Pond Trail https://delawaregreenways.org/trail/gordons-pond-trail/ Georgetown-Lewes Trail https://delawaregreenways.org/trail/georgetown-lewes-trail/ The Brimming Horn Meadery https://www.brimminghornmeadery.com/ Lewes Cycle Sports https://www.lewescyclesports.com/ Seagreen Bicycle https://www.seagreenbicycle.com/

Retro Candy, Old School Toys, and Vintage Fashion (70s and 80s Nostalgia) - Part 1

Hang with The Cranks as we embark on a nostalgic journey back to the 70s and 80s to discuss retro and vintage candies. We’ll share our opinions on the pros and cons of various candies, touch upon potential hazards, and share just a tad of related history. This first of two, maybe three episodes, dedicated to 70s and 80s nostalgia is sure to evoke fond memories and provide plenty of laughs. Join us for an unfiltered and unedited experience of pure sweet fun!

Love Bombed: Romance Scams, Emotional Fraud, and the Cost of Believing

In this episode, we descend further into the dark world of romance scams - where love is staged, pain is real, and the bill comes due in both pride and dollars. We expose the scammers' playbook: how they find you, why they stayed just out of reach, how they invent entire lives, and how they turn trust into a weapon. We tear apart the many versions of these scams and give you the tools to recognize them before they take something from you. Federal Trade Commission https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center https://www.ic3.gov/

Fraud vs. Scam - Same Circus, Different Clowns

In this episode of Cranks Creek Life, we break down the real differences between fraud and scams - who's pulling the strings, how they hit your bank account, and why one might get you your money back while the other leaves you broke. Quick, blunt, and a little dark - this episode strips away the jargon and exposes how deception really works in the banking world. Fraud takes your money. Scams make you give it away. RESOURCES Federal Trade Commission https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center https://www.ic3.gov/ CREDIT FREEZE Equifax equifax.com/personal/credit-report-services 888.298.0045 Experian experian.com/help 888.397.3742 TransUnion transunion.com/credit-help 800.916.8800 PASSPHRASE EXAMPLE Everyone should listen to Cranks Creek Life podcasts! Esl2CCLp!

Boilo at the Funeral

In this episode, Frank flies solo as he shares a childhood funeral experience that includes his first taste of boilo, an ethnic beverage once consumed by many Pennsylvania coal miners. He discusses a bit of the history of boilo and the dominant use of Four Queens 101 Proof Blended Whiskey in boilo recipes, especially amongst the residents of Schuylkill County, which resides in the heart of the anthracite coal region in Eastern Pennsylvania. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218664/coal-region-boilo/ https://coalregion.com/recipes/boilo/ https://youtu.be/nb4NqrdD3B8?si=3c9kJPZYE9LGZfhp/