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Scam Squad — 409 episodes

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Title
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llinkedin scams

2

Hacking Catastrophes with Advice from Criminologist, Judy Christman Yates

3

Zelle Mistakes, Money Lost

4

Pop Up Message Tricks Victim

5

Woman Misses Red Flags and Hands Over Gold & Savings to Scammer

6

Scamnetic: Offering the Latest Scam Prevention

7

Fraudsters Spoof Bank's Number to Scam Bank Customers

8

ICE Reveals its Latest Report

9

Courier_Scam - april_4th

10

irs scams - atm jackpoting

11

scam squad consumer protection

12

scam squad bank scams

13

scam squad bank scam

14

scam squad 2026 update

15

bank imposter scams

16

scam squad A.I. SCAMWARE

17

Scam Squad Account Takeovers

18

Scam Squad Account Takeovers

19

scam squad scams review

20

scam squad scams review

21

scam squad fake invoices

22

scam squad bank scams

23

scam_squad-christmas_scams

24

scam squad elder scams

25

scam_squad-tech_support_scam

26

scam squad passwords

27

scam_squad-holiday_scams

28

scam squd solar panels

29

Scam Squad - Warrant Scams

30

Scam Squad - Warrant Scams

31

Scam Squad ACH Scams

32

scam_squad-A.I. scams

33

scam_squad-travel_scams

34

romance scams

35

Silver Shield--A New Anti-Scam Program for Seniors

36

new anti-scam program

37

courier_scams_aug_2025

38

HORRORS OF IDENTITY THEFT

39

The Lies they Tell -- Romance Scams Endure

40

BIGGEST SCAM EVER

41

TWO MOST DANGEROUS IMPOSTER SCAMS

42

ALL NEW SCAM ARIVES

43

Health Scam Surging in State

44

Bank Scam Surge

45

Grandparents Scam

46

Scam_Squad-Grandparents_Scam

47

The Scam that Won't Go Away

48

scam_squad-pub_clearinghse_scam-may_31st

49

scam_squad-bank_scams-may_24-2025

50

scam_squad-operation_level_up-may_17th

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scam_squad-operation_level_up-may_17th

52

Last Minute Warning Saves Senior from Losing Thousands!

53

scam_squad-irs_scam-may_3rd-2025

54

scam_squad-apr_26-2025-job_scams

55

scam_squad-apr_26-2025-job_scams

56

scam_squad-fbi_investigator_reports

57

Scam Squad Host Kristina Perkins Returns from FBI Training in Quantico Virgina

58

Bankers See a Rise In Imposter Scams

59

SCAM_SQUAD_E;LDER_ABISE-Mar_15th

60

SCAM SQUAD TOLL ROAD SCAMS 3-8-25

61

SCAM SQUAD TOLL ROAD SCAMS 3-8-25

62

scam_squad-wi-fi_scams-feb_1st

63

A Bank's Advice on Avoiding Check Fraud

64

scam_squad-theft_scams-feb_22

65

When Mail Theft is an Inside Job

66

Criminologist, Judy Christman Yates warns about AI & Uploaded Medical Records

67

#1 New Year's Resolution: DON'T GET SCAMMED!

68

Scam Squad - Digital Pickpocketing - Dec 28th

69

Scam Squad - Car Scams - Dec 21st

70

Scam Squd - Dec 14 - Insuarance Fraud

71

Scam Squad - Crimnologist Dec 7th

72

Scam Squad - Christmas Scams - Nov 23rd

73

Scam Squad - Nov 9th - Travel Agent Scam

74

Scam Squad - Nov 2nd - Process Warrant Scam

75

Scam Squad - Oct 19th - Irs Scams

76

Scam Squad - Oct 12th - Summons Scam

77

Scam Squad - Oct 5 - Check Fraud

78

Consumer Protection Agency Stops False Claims of Fire Retardant Product

79

Scam Squad - Sept 21st Ftc Scams

80

Scam Squad - 09 - 14 - QRC Scams

81

Scam Squad - 08 - 07 - Text Message Scams

82

Scam Squad - Aug - 31st - Political Scams

83

Scam Squad - Aug 17th - 2024 - Fake+social Media

84

Scam Squad - Aug 10 - 2024 - Hacking Scam

85

Scam Squad - Aug 3rd - 2024 - New P To P Bank Scam

86

Scam Squad - July 27 2024 - TECH SCAMS & - MORE

87

Affinity Fraud Targets Seniors at Church 07-13-24

88

Scam Squad - WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS 07 - 06 -2024

89

Scnsqd - 2024 - 06 - 29 - Impersonation Scams

90

Scmsqd - 2024 - 06 - 22 NEW SCAMS TO WATCH FOR

91

When Mom is Caught up in a Romance Scam

92

Scmsqd - 2024 - 06 - 08 - Crimnologist Judy Yates

93

Montecito Bank & Trust Warning: Tech Support & Altered Check Scams

94

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 25 - B&B Scams

95

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 11 - Old Resurrected Scam Warnings

96

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 11 - Judy Yates

97

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 04 - Montecito Bank

98

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 27 - Scam Victims

99

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 20 - Judy Yates

100

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 13 - Kidnapping Scam

101

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 06 - Romance Scams

102

The New A.I. Scam Attack Explosion

103

Scmsqd - 2024 - 03 - 16 - Crimnologist Judy Yates

104

Nigerian Romance Scam

105

SCAM SQUAD'S LATEST SCAM STATISTICS

106

Scmsqd - 2024 - 03 - 02 - Disaster Scams

107

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 24 - Judy Yates

108

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 17 - Email Scams

109

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 10 - Text & Phone Scams

110

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 03 - Montecito Bank

111

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 27 - Guest Judy Yates

112

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 20

113

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 13 - Pig Butchering

114

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 06 - Charity Giving

115

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 30 - Gift Card

116

Scmsqd - 23 - 12 - 23

117

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 16

118

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 09 - Montecito Bank Update

119

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 02 - Holiday Scammers

120

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 25 - Imposter Scams

121

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 18

122

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 11 - Social Media Scams

123

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 04 - Montecito Bank

124

Phantom Hacker Scam

125

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 21- Phony Sheriff

126

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 14 - Zelle Payment Scam

127

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 07 - Personal Info Scam

128

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 30 - False Delivery Notices

129

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 23 - Tech Supp Scams

130

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 16 - Celeberty Romance Scams

131

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 09 - Stop Writing Checks

132

Tax Fraud Warning from Montecito Bank & Trust

133

Scmsqd - 2023 - 08 - 26

134

Scmsqd - 2023 - 08 - 19 - Publishers Clearinghouse

135

Prevent Medicare Fraud with Criminologist, Judy Christman Yates, DPA

136

Watch Out for these Text Scams!

137

BEWARE OF TAX SCAMS!

138

Scmsqd - 2023 - 07 - 22 - Tech Support Scam

139

WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS

140

Basic Signs that IT'S A SCAM!

141

Scmsqd - 2023 - 07 - 01 - Scam Fighters

142

Scmsqd - 2023 - 06 - 24 - Home Title Scam

143

The Jury Duty Scam Strikes Again--& it's More Sophisticated than Ever!

144

Scmsqd - 2023 - 06 - 10 - Vacation Scams

145

How Scammers are Using AI--and an explanation of ChatGPT

146

Scmsqd - 2023 - 05 - 24 - Drained Giftcards

147

Craigs List Rental Scams on the Rise

148

New Scams you Need to Know About

149

Scmsqd - 2023 - 05 - 06 - Oragnaize Wallet

150

Voice Cloning Scams Using Artificial Intelligence

151

Scmsqd - 2023 - 04 - 08 - Dark Web

152

Top Scams and How to Avoid them

153

Check Fraud & the Tech Scam with a New Twist

154

Summons (Jury Duty) Scam

155

How to Help a Loved One Realize they're involved in a Romance Scam

156

Warnings on How to Use Zelle Safely

157

How to be Safe from Scammers & Crooks at Home

158

Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 25 - Pig Butchering

159

Immediate Action to Take if you are Scammed!

160

Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 11 - Latest Scams

161

A Criminologist's Warnings About Sextortion, Phony Websites & Cash App Scams

162

Scmsqd - 2023 - 01 - 28 - Vicky Social Media

163

Scams that are on the Rise and a NEW Scam in CA

164

Scmsqd - 2023 - 01 - 14 - Identity Fraud

165

Cable Tech Imposters Target Streets with Cable Repair Trucks

166

Rick Copelan President of BBB of the Tri-Counties Talks with Deputy District Attorney, Vicki Johnson

167

Scmsqd - 2022 - 12 - 31 - Dayton

168

Dark Patterns Signal Deceptive Ads (with Criminologist Dr Judy Christman Yates)

169

Giving Remote Access to your Computer is a Recipe for a Rip-Off

170

How to Choose Between Medigap & Medicare Advantage Plans

171

Tech Support Scams

172

Tech Savvy Pro ALMOST Taken in by Sophisticated Scam

173

Scmsqd - 2022 - 11 - 05 - Crimnologist Judy

174

GIFT CARD AND ZELLE PHONE & EMAIL SCAMS

175

Scmsqd - 2022 - 10 - 22 - Disaster Relief

176

It's Medicare Open Enrollment! Get Free Advice from HICAP!

177

Scmsqd - 2022 - 10 - 08 - Caretaker

178

Montecito Bank & Trust Senior Fraud Specialist Shares Scam Statistics

179

Security Camera Stops Crook in her Tracks!

180

Scmsqd - 2022 - 09 - 17 - Identity Theft

181

Scmsqd - 2022 - 09 - 10 - Kidnapping Scam

182

Same Old Scams--with a New Twist...Don't Be Fooled!

183

SMISHING & OTHER SCAMS

184

Hall of Records Works to Protect Vulnerable Elderly Victims

185

Scmsqd - 2022 - 08 - 13 - Summer Scams

186

Email Compromise & Tech Support Scams on the Rise!

187

GRANDPARENTS SCAM

188

How to Find Out if you Have Unclaimed Money...it's Legit!

189

Why People Fall for the Romance Scam

190

SCAMS THAT ARE ON THE RISE

191

Airbnb Fraud

192

SKIMMING, MALICIOUS QRC CODES & UNWITTING MONEY MULES...OH MY!

193

Thai Nationals Enslaved and Forced to Work in Scam Call Centers

194

Scammers Intercept Verification Codes

195

The Good Neighbor

196

PART TWO OF INTERVIEW WITH FBI VICTIM ADVOCATE DEBBIE DEEM

197

FBI VICTIM ADVOCATE DEBBIE DEEM INTERVIEW PART 1

198

When a Job Seems too Good to be True

199

FAST ONLINE LOAN SCAMS

200

Scammer Targets College Student & Threaten to Arrest her

201

Jamaican Teens Seduced into a Life of Scamming

202

Will your Donation Get to Those in Need?

203

ROMANCE SCAM TARGETS BIG-HEARTED MAN

204

Never Send Money to People you Don't Know with Zelle!

205

NEW AMAZON SCAM

206

ROMANCE SCAMS SKYROCKET

207

Watch Out for Malicious QR Codes--A Warning from Montecito Bank & Trust

208

SCAMS THAT TAKE PEOPLE IN MOST OFTEN...

209

GUARD YOUR INFORMATION

210

DANGERS OF INSTANT MONEY TRANSFERS

211

Crooks Caught Stealing Billions in Unemployment Benefits!

212

ESCROW FRAUD

213

Weight Loss Scams Exposed by Criminologist, Dr. Judy Christman Yates

214

THIS NEW YEAR, RESOLVE TO KEEP YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION SAFE!

215

HOME IMPROVEMENT SCAMS

216

Ten Worst Things to Carry in your Wallet

217

Warnings About Unsubscribing to Emails & Business Email Compromise Scams

218

Scammers Take Advantage of Supply Chain Problems

219

PORCH PIRATE SCAMS

220

Scammers Target Retired Judge...Heed his Warning!

221

Phony Grant Scam Takes Woman Down a Primrose Path

222

Beware Scammers Pretending to Call from Amazon

223

How to Spot a Phony Debt Collector

224

CABLE TV REPAIR SCAM

225

COURT SUMMONS SCAM

226

P2P: Perso:n to Person Payment Scam

227

Recognizing Emails from Scammers which Look like they Came from Friends

228

ONLINE ROMANCE & INVESTMENT SCAMS

229

MOST COMMON SCAMS

230

Sophisticated Scam Targets Digital Payments: A Warning from Montecito Bank & Trust

231

NEW GRANDPARENTS SCAM

232

PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE SCAM IS BACK

233

REFUND SCAMS

234

VACCINATION CARD SCAMS

235

Santa Barbara Police Officers Recover 50 K to Elderly Gentleman Conned in Social Security Scam

236

A Warning about Craigslist Scams & Tech Support Scams

237

Stop Getting Junk Mail & Phone Solicitations--Here's How...

238

FAKE ELECTRIC BILL SCAMS

239

Western Union Ordered to Reimburse Scam Victims & Advice on Choosing a Financial Advisor

240

CONTROLLING SPAM & SCAM

241

FINANCIAL MANAGER SCAMS

242

P2P and other Money Transfer Scams Featuring Doris Roof

243

Travel Agency Booking Scams

244

Medicare Fraud

245

Business Fraud Alerts!

246

Watch Out For Fake Bank Phone Numbers

247

Classic Scams, Protect Your Privacy! Featuring Dayton Aldrich

248

Vaccination Lottery and Tech Support Scams

249

Computer Hacking Scams Featuring Dr. Judy Christman Yates

250

'Smishing' Attempts Featuring Doris Roof

251

The Story of the Scam Rescuer

252

Tech Support Refund Scams

253

Craig's List Rental Scams

254

Identity Theft Scams with Dr. Judy Christman Yates

255

Warnings from Montecito Bank & Trust

256

UTILITY & TECH SUPPORT SCAMS DUPE PEOPLE WITH PAYPAL

257

GUARD AGAINST CAR AND PURSE THEFTS

258

THE GRANDPARENT SCAM IS FOILED BY MONTECITO BANK & TRUST

259

IRS & Tax Scam Warnings with Special Guest, Dr. Judy Christman Yates

260

Scam Squad with Special Guest Dr Judy Christman Yates

261

RX Advocate Scam

262

Mail Theft Scams

263

Puppy Adoption and Jury Duty Scams

264

The Amazon Sting

265

Scams Against Gardeners

266

Amazon Scams

267

Lucky Winner or Scam?

268

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

269

Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Scams

270

Obituary Scams

271

Fake Vaccines and Testing Kits

272

Tech-Support Scams and FTC Impostors

273

Red Flags When Shopping Online

274

How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud This Holiday Season

275

Holiday Scams

276

Cellphone Data Protection

277

Check Fraud; Mailing Checks and Fraudulent Checks

278

Scams that Target Online Shoppers and Veterans

279

Tips for Donating to Charity

280

Purse Snatchers

281

Tech & Utility Scams

282

The Tactics of Financial Exploitation

283

Illegitimate Amazon Rebates

284

False Criminal Accusations

285

Sweepstakes Scams and False Claims

286

2020 Census

287

Elder Abuse Gift Card Scam

288

False Government Assistance Claims

289

Friendly Stranger Fraud

290

Fake Bank Notices Via USPS

291

Financial Institution Scams

292

Facebook Romance Scams

293

Fraudulent Work From Home Scams

294

PHONY BANK INVESTOR SCAM

295

COVID & PET SCAMS

296

Scams: Separating Victims from Non-Victims

297

Amazon Credit Card Fraud Scam

298

FALSE EMAIL SCAMS

299

Elder Abuse & COVID

300

UNEMPLOYEMENT FRAUD

301

Artificial Intelligence and Voice Cloning Scams

302

Beware of Scammers Presenting 'Free-Trial Offers'

303

Mailbox Theft and Check Fraud

304

May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

305

COVID-19 VIRUS SCAMS

306

Montecito Bank & Trust Warning about Dropping off Checks in Mailboxes and Pay to Pay (P2P) Scams

307

SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS

308

IMPOSTOR SCAMS

309

WHAT IS IC3?

310

Montecito Bank & Trust Issues a Warning about Mail Theft

311

HOLD YOUR HORSES! (A Phony Site Takes Money for Horses, and Doesn't Deliver)

312

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

313

SLAM THE SCAM

314

CORONA VIRUS SCAMS

315

Has your Debit Card been Compromised?

316

TECH SUPPORT REFUND SCAM

317

SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM

318

CRYPTOCURRENCY BIT COIN

319

DON'T CLICK THAT PHONY PACKAGE DELIVERY LINK!!!

320

CRAIG'S LIST SCAMS AGAIN & AGAIN

321

FACEBOOK 2 SCAMS IN 1

322

FAKE RENTAL SCAM

323

ROBO CALLS, WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS, & MORE

324

GIFT CARD SCAMS

325

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON TO AVOID SCAMS

326

FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT SCAM

327

FAKE ONLINE PRODUCTS ALERT

328

LOTTERY SCAMS

329

PROTECT BANK ACCOUNTS ON VACATION

330

SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM

331

ONLINE ROMANCE SCAMS

332

VERY SMART PEOPLE FALL FOR SCAMS TOO

333

ACH AUTOMATIC CLEARINGHOUSE

334

BBB SPECIAL INTERVIEW

335

AFFINITY FRAUD SCAMS

336

ACH Scams - The Most Common New Scam

337

THE FERTILIZER SCAM

338

SECRET SHOPPER SCAM

339

DON'T CASH THAT CHECK

340

CHECK FRAUD USING MAIL

341

SCAM E-MAIL FROM THE CHURCH

342

SWEEPSTAKES SCAM

343

CAR WASH SCAM

344

DETECTING, PREVENTING, & RESOLVING BANK FRAUD & SCAMS

345

GENETIC SCREENING SCAM

346

VACATION SCAMS

347

Social Security Phone Scam

348

RESULTS OF SCAM RISK REPORTS

349

FAKE GOVERNMENT GRANT SCAM

350

BANK CARD SCAMS

351

FAKE POLICE DEPT CALLS

352

CONTRACTOR FRAUD & SCAMS

353

SOCIAL SECURITY HORROR SCAMS

354

ROBOCALLER IMPOSTOR SCAMS

355

VERY COMPLEX IRS SCAMS

356

LOTTERY SCAM AND EXTORTION

357

UTILITY BILL SCAM

358

FAKE RENTAL SCAM

359

TAX RETURN THEFT

360

THE MONEY MULE

361

FAKE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE SCAM

362

UKRAINIAN PACKAGE ROMANCE SCAM

363

FAKE WEBSITE PAYMENT SCAMS

364

RISKS OF OTHERS MANAGING OUR MONEY

365

ELDER ABUSE SIGNS

366

The Phony Debt Collector Scam

367

The Fix Your Dented Car Scam

368

GRANDPARENTS SCAM

369

PHONY TECH SUPPORT SCAM

370

MOST RECENT SCAMS BEING REPORTED LOCALLY

371

ROMANCE SCAM NEAR MISS

372

ON THE FRONTLINES

373

BASIC PHONE SCAMS

374

LATEST PHONE SCAMS

375

PHONY CRUISE VACATION SCAM

376

Fake Vacation Rental Scam

377

INTERNET BLACKMAIL EXTORTION SCAM

378

FAKE BANK TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

379

FAKE MEDICARE CALLER

380

Laurel Sykes of Montecito Bank & Trust Shares Mystery Shopper Scam

381

Scam Squad - Work at home scam

382

Scam Squad - Credit Card Skimming

383

Credit Card Skimming - 071418

384

Senate Fighting Fraud - 040718

385

Cell Phones - 051918

386

FBI Cordinated Effort To Arrest Frausters - 031718

387

Fraudulent Post For Things People Don't Have - 022418

388

Fraud Targeting SS Beneficiaries - 061618

389

Guest Claudia - Grandparent - 102817

390

Guest Laurel Sykes Bank - 021018

391

Guest Emca - US Grant Department - 120917

392

Guest Jack Reed - 031018

393

Guest Jeannie - Craigslist - 041418

394

Guest Jose Alverez - 042818

395

Guest Karen -111817

396

Guest Laurel Sykes Bank - 021718 - S

397

Guest Nancy - Grandparent Scam - 052018

398

Guest Neville -033118

399

Health Consultant Guest Michelle - 030318

400

IRS Scam - 060918

401

Lions Club Scam - 020318

402

Scammers Take Advantage of Natural Disasters

403

Scammers are Becoming More Sophisticated

404

Phishing Scams Are on the Rise

405

Secret Shoppers Scam

406

Smishing Scams

407

Sweepstakes and Disaster Scams

408

Virtual Kidnapping Scam

409

Western Union Scams