The Ascent - Wes Holland Beware Of Scammers 5-9-26

In this episode of The Ascent with Crestmont Private Wealth, Sam McGee sits down with Wes Holland of H6 Law to discuss the growing threat of cyber scams and wire fraud — and what you can do to protect yourself. From gas station card skimmers to sophisticated real estate wire fraud, Wes shares real-world examples, practical tips, and the #1 rule: trust your gut. They also cover how AI is making scams harder to detect, how to protect elderly parents, and why speed matters when you've been victimized. Plus, learn about Wes's passion for serving family businesses in the Boerne, Texas area.   0:00 – Introduction & rain in Boerne, Texas 0:21 – Landscaping update & office beautification 0:40 – Guest intro: Wes Holland of H6 Law 1:00 – Today's topic: cyber scams and protecting your wealth 1:47 – Phantom equity agreement for Crestmont (Alec & Hannah) 2:05 – How Sam and Wes met; the classic truck story 3:13 – The passive threat: card skimmers at gas stations 3:51 – Use credit over debit to protect your checking account 4:07 – Wire fraud & real estate scams explained 5:13 – How scammers monitor your email before striking 5:50 – Red flags: look at the sender's email address 6:14 – Tip #1: Slow down — urgency is a scammer's weapon 7:01 – Tip #2: Trust your gut and call back to verify 7:25 – Spoofed phone numbers & AI voice cloning 8:00 – Don't answer spam calls — they may be harvesting your voice 8:29 – AI-written scam emails look professional now 9:13 – Recovery window is shrinking — act within 12 hours 10:04 – Triage mindset: stop the bleed first 10:22 – Protecting elderly parents from fraud 10:39 – Multifactor authentication & "never give money over the phone" 11:00 – Jury duty & IRS phone scams explained 11:23 – Charity & social media fraud awareness 12:24 – Wes's passion: serving family businesses 13:36 – Practical, no-nonsense legal advice philosophy 14:48 – The story behind the H6 Law name (Holland Party of Six) 16:06 – Closing thoughts & where to find H6 Law   🔗 Find Wes at H6Law.com Original Air Date: May 9, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM Contact:  www.crestmontpw.com  Alec Walker in Houston:  831-280-5288  Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.