Liars & Scammers & Fraud (Oh My!)

Dan Fenstermaker sits down with Investigator Mike Janetzke of the Brea Police Department to discuss all things fraud and scams.  Learn about the evolution of these types of crimes regarding technology (1:40), the dangers of identity theft (2:45), the lengths that scammers go to get your money (7:51) the psychology behind “cognitive paralysis” (12:56), and what you can do to better protect yourself against these criminals (19:55). This episode of Brea talks is brought to you by the Brea Line newsletter.  BREA Line is now a fully digital interactive, newsletter, sent directly to your email inbox.  Here, you can stay current on city news and be among the first to register for recreational classes and programs.  To view the latest issue and subscribe to the newsletter, visit cityofbrea.gov/brealine today!