Education and Scam Prevention - Easy Prey Podcast Highlights

Thank you for tuning in to our 150th episode! I started the Easy Prey Podcast with the goal of helping listeners learn to avoid being an easy target for scammers and fraudsters, both online and in the real world. Since the first episode on March 18, 2020, I've had the honor of interviewing some of the most influential people in their fields. We've talked about topics ranging from personal safety, self-defense, social engineering, and romance scams, to phishing, cybercrime, and everything in between. This episode is a slightly different format than normal. We've had some amazing guests on the show over the last 149 episodes. Today, I'm sharing highlights from our top 10 episodes!  In this highlight episode, you'll hear clips from: Narcissist Specialist, Dr. Ramani Durvasula Romance and Scam Survivor, Debby Montgomery Johnson Trust and Safety Architect, Jane Lee Programmer, John McAfee Author and UnMarketing Specialist, Scott Stratten People Hacker, Jenny Radcliff Former Cybercriminal, Brett Johnson Author and Gaslighting Expert, Dr. Deborah Vinall Former FBI Negotiator, Chris Voss Tech Pioneer and Podcast Host, Steve Gibson Show Notes: [1:50] - Dr. Ramini Durvasula is an expert in understanding Narcissism. She shares the shocking traits of narcissists and you may realize you know a few. Click HERE for the full episode with Dr. Ramini Durvasula. [9:49] - Debby Montgomery Johnson was a victim of an online dating scam. She shares how she was drawn in and what red flags you should look out for. Click HERE for the full episode with Debby Montgomery Johnson. [16:31] - Jane Lee went undercover to learn about the new online dating scam known as Pig Butchering. She explains how Pig Butchering works and what to look out for. Click HERE for the full episode with Jane Lee. [23:34] - John McAfee worked hard to stay hidden while he was on the run from the US government. He shares the unexpected costs of privacy. Click HERE for the full episode with John McAfee. [30:29] - As a former salesman, Scott Stratten knows that people can see through sketchy sales techniques. He talks about the advantage of doing business with people you know, like, and trust. Click HERE for the full episode with Scott Stratten. [36:37] - Hacking isn't just for computers. Jenny Radcliff's hacking specialty is hacking people. She shares how people can be manipulated and how your business or family can be compromised. Click HERE for the full episode with Jenny Radcliff. [45:41] - As a renowned cybercriminal, Brett Johnson helped define cybercrime as we know it. He now uses his experience to protect people from the type of person he used to be. Click HERE for the full episode with Brett Johnson. [52:01] - Gaslighting is a term that many of us have heard but not all of us know how to recognize. Dr. Deborah Vinall explains what it is and what to do when it happens to you. Click HERE for the full episode with Dr. Deborah Vinall. [57:16] - As a former international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, Chris Voss has plenty of experience with high-stakes negotiations. He shares his tips for the negotiations we face each and every day. Click HERE for the full episode with Chris Voss. [64:09] - Steve Gibson has been working on computers since before the internet existed. He shares how the internet was not designed with security in mind and what kind of online security we can hope for in the future. Click HERE for the full episode with Steve Gibson. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest