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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2025 · 21 MIN

A Terrifying New Scam Bringing Fraudsters to Your Home

from True Crime Reporter

Beware of the Fraudster Knocking At Your Door Scammers don’t just lurk online—they may be coming straight to your front door. For centuries, con artists have refined their craft, using deception and misdirection to separate victims from their money. But today’s fraudsters have more sophisticated tools than ever before. The worst part? You won’t even realize you’ve been conned until it’s too late. In this episode, I break down the playbook of modern swindlers with Jim Grinstead, veteran newspaperman and host of the Scams and Cons podcast.  Grinstead studies the psychology of deception—and what he’s uncovered should concern us all. Click the Promo Code for your exclusive 20% discount at Eric Javits Designer Hats. We wear these hats and receive a sales commission to keep producing stories. Please support me by purchasing my books on the True Crime Reporter® website. Click here to purchase my “Texas Crime Stories” audiobook. It downloads into your podcast app. Click here to purchase the text version on Amazon Kindle. Subscribe to the True Crime Reporter® Podcast. Schedule Robert Riggs to speak at your social meeting or corporate event. His presentation, “Evil Walks Among Us,” features his true crime stories and “Stories To Keep You Safe.” Step into the storied halls of the Texas Prison Museum and uncover the gripping tales of infamous inmates, daring escapes, and the history of justice

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Beware of the Fraudster Knocking At Your Door Scammers don’t just lurk online—they may be coming straight to your front door. For centuries, con artists have refined their craft, using deception and misdirection to separate victims from their...

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