Don’t Let Scammers Steal Your Retirement

Financial Literacy Month continues, and in this episode, I’m focusing on something that doesn’t get talked about enough in retirement planning—fraud and scams. After dealing with a fraud situation myself recently, this topic hit close to home. Josh and I break down why fraud is one of the biggest threats to your retirement, how scammers operate, and what you can do to protect your hard-earned money. I’m also joined by Kathy Stokes from the AARP Fraud Watch Network, who shares eye-opening insights from a new study showing just how widespread fraud has become—and why it can happen to anyone. We’ll cover the most common red flags, practical steps to safeguard your accounts, and exactly what to do if you ever find yourself targeted. Because retirement planning isn’t just about growing your money—it’s about protecting it. Schedule your free financial consultation at TakePrideInRetirement.com or call 855-246-9211. -- Request your free RSSA Roadmap for Social Security optimizationWatch full episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TakePrideinRetirementShowFollow on BlueSky, Threads, Facebook, Instagram — just search Take Pride in Retirement --  Take Pride in Retirement is proud to be named one of the top Pride podcasts on the internet by FeedSpot. For more, go to https://blog.feedspot.com/pride_podcasts About Take Pride in Retirement:Take Pride in Retirement is a podcast dedicated to retirement planning solutions for the LGBTQ community. Host Matt McClure, a licensed fiduciary financial advisor, shares strategies to protect your hard-earned money while pursuing market-like growth. Matt holds the RSSA® credential as a Registered Social Security Analyst®, helping clients optimize their Social Security filing strategies to potentially increase lifetime income. He’s also a Certified Annuity Specialist® (CAS®), a designation earned through a 135+ hour graduate-level program in fixed-rate and variable annuities from the Institute of Business & Finance. Based in Georgia with his husband and two dogs, Matt spent over a decade in New York City, working with The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, NY1, and WCBS Newsradio 880. A career highlight includes reporting from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.