TC05, Scam Tech 101

IN THIS EPISODE Finally, Robert and John get to really start exploring scams. What is a scam? Why is it so important to understand the mechanics that make something a scam, or not? What does this all have to do with technology and choice? We dig in on a scam that Robert himself got snared by, and what he did about it. The image of throwing a ragdoll to a puppy is invoked. Listen to see how it came out. MAGIC WORD Listen for the magic word, and submit it to your LetsTalkBitcoin.com account to claim a share of this week's listener award distribution of LTBcoin. Listeners now have a full week from the release date to submit a magic word. The magic word for this episode must be submitted by 10 am Pacific Time on May 11, 2016. MUSIC Music for this episode: *SafeProject,* an original piece composed and performed by Nicholas Koteskey of Two Faced Heroes LINKS Free -- Robert's book, Get Yourself Scam Free -- http://livesensical.com/scamfree// (This page includes links to all the material discussed in this episode.) Anatomy of a Scam -- Planet Money podcast -- http://www.npr.org/sections/money/2016/01/29/464859624/episode-680-anatomy-of-a-scam Technology and Choice website -- http://technologyandchoice.com [CryptoGoss podcast](https://soundcloud.com/cryptogoss)