03.02.22  Fraud Alerts: Romance Scams Hit Fever Pitch  /  ZELLE No episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 2, 2022 · 31 MIN

03.02.22 Fraud Alerts: Romance Scams Hit Fever Pitch / ZELLE No

from The Clark Howard Podcast · host Clark Howard

Romance scams have skyrocketed with hundreds of millions lost to criminals exploiting pandemic vulnerability. And they’re stealing via untraceable fake crypto exchanges. Clark walks through how this happens so you can protect your heart - and wallet. Scam 2: Zelle, the cash payment app pushed by banks offering no consumer protections - is ripe for scammers & they’re all over it. Clark details Zelle scams and recommends one clear action to secure your account from this menace.  Romance Scams Escalate: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Scam Warning: ZELLE: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4   Mentioned on the show: What Is Disability Insurance and Should I Buy It? Longevity Insurance Is a Smart Buy at Retirement The Best Time To Buy a Car End of life body donation: Contact a university based medical center Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Definition - Investopedia   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Romance scams have skyrocketed with hundreds of millions lost to criminals exploiting pandemic vulnerability. And they’re stealing via untraceable fake crypto exchanges. Clark walks through how this happens so you can protect your heart - and wallet. Scam 2: Zelle, the cash payment app pushed by banks offering no consumer protections - is ripe for scammers & they’re all over it. Clark details Zelle scams and recommends one clear action to secure your account from this menace.  Romance Scams Escalate: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Scam Warning: ZELLE: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4   Mentioned on the show: What Is Disability Insurance and Should I Buy It? Longevity Insurance Is a Smart Buy at Retirement The Best Time To Buy a Car End of life body donation: Contact a university based medical center Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Definition - Investopedia   Clark.com resources Episode transcripts Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices: megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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