EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 16 MIN
A Kansas City native built a free scam detection tool after his mom was targeted
from Up To Date · host KCUR Studios
Digital fraud is costing Americans billions. After Patrick Coughlin’s mother was the target of an urgent and emotional fake kidnapping scam, the cybersecurity expert with his brother built a free website to help others identify the red flags of fraud.
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