Stop Verify Protect Before Scammers Win

Scammers are no longer sending only poorly written emails filled with obvious mistakes. They are cloning voices, copying trusted websites, impersonating companies, hijacking social media accounts, and creating messages that sound remarkably real. In this bonus episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks, Adrienne explains why she created Stop.Verify.Protect., a scam-awareness resource designed to help people recognize warning signs, verify suspicious communications, and respond quickly when something goes wrong. This episode streamed live from Clubhouse, LinkedIn, FaceBook and YouTube. Members of the live audience also share personal experiences involving hacked Facebook accounts, fraudulent security notices, fake investment emails, impersonated transportation services, and scams targeting older adults. This conversation is not about blaming people who have been deceived. Scammers deliberately exploit urgency, fear, trust, and distraction. The strongest protection is learning to pause before clicking, paying, sharing information, or following unexpected instructions. You will learn: ✓ Why intelligent, careful people still fall victim to sophisticated scams. ✓ How urgency and fear are used to interrupt rational decision-making. ✓ Why social media hacking can damage your reputation as well as your account. ✓ How fake emails and cloned websites impersonate trusted companies. ✓ Why families need a safety plan before an emergency call arrives. ✓ How two-factor authentication can strengthen account protection. ✓ What to do when you are unsure whether a message, call, or request is legitimate. ✓ Why acting quickly matters after money or personal information has been shared. Visit Stop.Verify.Protect. to explore scam information, warning signs, safety resources, recovery guidance, and tools to help protect yourself and the people you love. Please follow, share, and send this episode to someone who needs the reminder: Stop. Verify. Protect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices