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Scam Squad — 403 episodes

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BANKK SCAMS UPDATE

2

yng@hrt-042526

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Courier_Scam - april_4th

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irs scams - atm jackpoting

5

scam squad consumer protection

6

scam squad bank scams

7

scam squad bank scam

8

scam squad 2026 update

9

bank imposter scams

10

scam squad A.I. SCAMWARE

11

Scam Squad Account Takeovers

12

Scam Squad Account Takeovers

13

scam squad scams review

14

scam squad scams review

15

scam squad fake invoices

16

scam squad bank scams

17

scam_squad-christmas_scams

18

scam squad elder scams

19

scam_squad-tech_support_scam

20

scam squad passwords

21

scam_squad-holiday_scams

22

scam squd solar panels

23

Scam Squad - Warrant Scams

24

Scam Squad - Warrant Scams

25

Scam Squad ACH Scams

26

scam_squad-A.I. scams

27

scam_squad-travel_scams

28

romance scams

29

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

30

new anti-scam program

31

courier_scams_aug_2025

32

HORRORS OF IDENTITY THEFT

33

The Lies they Tell -- Romance Scams Endure

34

BIGGEST SCAM EVER

35

TWO MOST DANGEROUS IMPOSTER SCAMS

36

ALL NEW SCAM ARIVES

37

Health Scam Surging in State

38

Bank Scam Surge

39

Grandparents Scam

40

Scam_Squad-Grandparents_Scam

41

The Scam that Won't Go Away

42

scam_squad-pub_clearinghse_scam-may_31st

43

scam_squad-bank_scams-may_24-2025

44

scam_squad-operation_level_up-may_17th

45

scam_squad-operation_level_up-may_17th

46

Last Minute Warning Saves Senior from Losing Thousands!

47

scam_squad-irs_scam-may_3rd-2025

48

scam_squad-apr_26-2025-job_scams

49

scam_squad-apr_26-2025-job_scams

50

scam_squad-fbi_investigator_reports

51

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

52

Bankers See a Rise In Imposter Scams

53

SCAM_SQUAD_E;LDER_ABISE-Mar_15th

54

SCAM SQUAD TOLL ROAD SCAMS 3-8-25

55

SCAM SQUAD TOLL ROAD SCAMS 3-8-25

56

scam_squad-wi-fi_scams-feb_1st

57

A Bank's Advice on Avoiding Check Fraud

58

scam_squad-theft_scams-feb_22

59

When Mail Theft is an Inside Job

60

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

61

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

62

Scam Squad - Digital Pickpocketing - Dec 28th

63

Scam Squad - Car Scams - Dec 21st

64

Scam Squd - Dec 14 - Insuarance Fraud

65

Scam Squad - Crimnologist Dec 7th

66

Scam Squad - Christmas Scams - Nov 23rd

67

Scam Squad - Nov 9th - Travel Agent Scam

68

Scam Squad - Nov 2nd - Process Warrant Scam

69

Scam Squad - Oct 19th - Irs Scams

70

Scam Squad - Oct 12th - Summons Scam

71

Scam Squad - Oct 5 - Check Fraud

72

Consumer Protection Agency Stops False Claims of Fire Retardant Product

73

Scam Squad - Sept 21st Ftc Scams

74

Scam Squad - 09 - 14 - QRC Scams

75

Scam Squad - 08 - 07 - Text Message Scams

76

Scam Squad - Aug - 31st - Political Scams

77

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

78

Scam Squad - Aug 10 - 2024 - Hacking Scam

79

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

80

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

81

Affinity Fraud Targets Seniors at Church 07-13-24

82

Scam Squad - WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS 07 - 06 -2024

83

Scnsqd - 2024 - 06 - 29 - Impersonation Scams

84

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

85

When Mom is Caught up in a Romance Scam

86

Scmsqd - 2024 - 06 - 08 - Crimnologist Judy Yates

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 11 - Judy Yates

91

Scmsqd - 2024 - 05 - 04 - Montecito Bank

92

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 27 - Scam Victims

93

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 20 - Judy Yates

94

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 13 - Kidnapping Scam

95

Scmsqd - 2024 - 04 - 06 - Romance Scams

96

The New A.I. Scam Attack Explosion

97

Scmsqd - 2024 - 03 - 16 - Crimnologist Judy Yates

98

Nigerian Romance Scam

99

SCAM SQUAD'S LATEST SCAM STATISTICS

100

Scmsqd - 2024 - 03 - 02 - Disaster Scams

101

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 24 - Judy Yates

102

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 17 - Email Scams

103

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

104

Scmsqd - 2024 - 02 - 03 - Montecito Bank

105

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 27 - Guest Judy Yates

106

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 20

107

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 13 - Pig Butchering

108

Scmsqd - 2024 - 01 - 06 - Charity Giving

109

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 30 - Gift Card

110

Scmsqd - 23 - 12 - 23

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Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 16

112

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 09 - Montecito Bank Update

113

Scmsqd - 2023 - 12 - 02 - Holiday Scammers

114

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 25 - Imposter Scams

115

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 18

116

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 11 - Social Media Scams

117

Scmsqd - 2023 - 11 - 04 - Montecito Bank

118

Phantom Hacker Scam

119

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 21- Phony Sheriff

120

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 14 - Zelle Payment Scam

121

Scmsqd - 2023 - 10 - 07 - Personal Info Scam

122

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 30 - False Delivery Notices

123

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 23 - Tech Supp Scams

124

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 16 - Celeberty Romance Scams

125

Scmsqd - 2023 - 09 - 09 - Stop Writing Checks

126

Tax Fraud Warning from Montecito Bank & Trust

127

Scmsqd - 2023 - 08 - 26

128

Scmsqd - 2023 - 08 - 19 - Publishers Clearinghouse

129

Prevent Medicare Fraud with Criminologist, Judy Christman Yates, DPA

130

Watch Out for these Text Scams!

131

BEWARE OF TAX SCAMS!

132

Scmsqd - 2023 - 07 - 22 - Tech Support Scam

133

WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS

134

Basic Signs that IT'S A SCAM!

135

Scmsqd - 2023 - 07 - 01 - Scam Fighters

136

Scmsqd - 2023 - 06 - 24 - Home Title Scam

137

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

138

Scmsqd - 2023 - 06 - 10 - Vacation Scams

139

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

140

Scmsqd - 2023 - 05 - 24 - Drained Giftcards

141

Craigs List Rental Scams on the Rise

142

New Scams you Need to Know About

143

Scmsqd - 2023 - 05 - 06 - Oragnaize Wallet

144

Voice Cloning Scams Using Artificial Intelligence

145

Scmsqd - 2023 - 04 - 08 - Dark Web

146

Top Scams and How to Avoid them

147

Check Fraud & the Tech Scam with a New Twist

148

Summons (Jury Duty) Scam

149

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

150

Warnings on How to Use Zelle Safely

151

How to be Safe from Scammers & Crooks at Home

152

Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 25 - Pig Butchering

153

Immediate Action to Take if you are Scammed!

154

Scmsqd - 2023 - 02 - 11 - Latest Scams

155

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

156

Scmsqd - 2023 - 01 - 28 - Vicky Social Media

157

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

158

Scmsqd - 2023 - 01 - 14 - Identity Fraud

159

Cable Tech Imposters Target Streets with Cable Repair Trucks

160

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

161

Scmsqd - 2022 - 12 - 31 - Dayton

162

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

163

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

164

How to Choose Between Medigap & Medicare Advantage Plans

165

Tech Support Scams

166

Tech Savvy Pro ALMOST Taken in by Sophisticated Scam

167

Scmsqd - 2022 - 11 - 05 - Crimnologist Judy

168

GIFT CARD AND ZELLE PHONE & EMAIL SCAMS

169

Scmsqd - 2022 - 10 - 22 - Disaster Relief

170

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

171

Scmsqd - 2022 - 10 - 08 - Caretaker

172

Montecito Bank & Trust Senior Fraud Specialist Shares Scam Statistics

173

Security Camera Stops Crook in her Tracks!

174

Scmsqd - 2022 - 09 - 17 - Identity Theft

175

Scmsqd - 2022 - 09 - 10 - Kidnapping Scam

176

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

177

SMISHING & OTHER SCAMS

178

Hall of Records Works to Protect Vulnerable Elderly Victims

179

Scmsqd - 2022 - 08 - 13 - Summer Scams

180

Email Compromise & Tech Support Scams on the Rise!

181

GRANDPARENTS SCAM

182

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

183

Why People Fall for the Romance Scam

184

SCAMS THAT ARE ON THE RISE

185

Airbnb Fraud

186

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

187

Thai Nationals Enslaved and Forced to Work in Scam Call Centers

188

Scammers Intercept Verification Codes

189

The Good Neighbor

190

PART TWO OF INTERVIEW WITH FBI VICTIM ADVOCATE DEBBIE DEEM

191

FBI VICTIM ADVOCATE DEBBIE DEEM INTERVIEW PART 1

192

When a Job Seems too Good to be True

193

FAST ONLINE LOAN SCAMS

194

Scammer Targets College Student & Threaten to Arrest her

195

Jamaican Teens Seduced into a Life of Scamming

196

Will your Donation Get to Those in Need?

197

ROMANCE SCAM TARGETS BIG-HEARTED MAN

198

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

199

NEW AMAZON SCAM

200

ROMANCE SCAMS SKYROCKET

201

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

202

SCAMS THAT TAKE PEOPLE IN MOST OFTEN...

203

GUARD YOUR INFORMATION

204

DANGERS OF INSTANT MONEY TRANSFERS

205

Crooks Caught Stealing Billions in Unemployment Benefits!

206

ESCROW FRAUD

207

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

208

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

209

HOME IMPROVEMENT SCAMS

210

Ten Worst Things to Carry in your Wallet

211

Warnings About Unsubscribing to Emails & Business Email Compromise Scams

212

Scammers Take Advantage of Supply Chain Problems

213

PORCH PIRATE SCAMS

214

Scammers Target Retired Judge...Heed his Warning!

215

Phony Grant Scam Takes Woman Down a Primrose Path

216

Beware Scammers Pretending to Call from Amazon

217

How to Spot a Phony Debt Collector

218

CABLE TV REPAIR SCAM

219

COURT SUMMONS SCAM

220

P2P: Perso:n to Person Payment Scam

221

Recognizing Emails from Scammers which Look like they Came from Friends

222

ONLINE ROMANCE & INVESTMENT SCAMS

223

MOST COMMON SCAMS

224

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

225

NEW GRANDPARENTS SCAM

226

PUBLISHERS CLEARING HOUSE SCAM IS BACK

227

REFUND SCAMS

228

VACCINATION CARD SCAMS

229

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

230

A Warning about Craigslist Scams & Tech Support Scams

231

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

232

FAKE ELECTRIC BILL SCAMS

233

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

234

CONTROLLING SPAM & SCAM

235

FINANCIAL MANAGER SCAMS

236

P2P and other Money Transfer Scams Featuring Doris Roof

237

Travel Agency Booking Scams

238

Medicare Fraud

239

Business Fraud Alerts!

240

Watch Out For Fake Bank Phone Numbers

241

Classic Scams, Protect Your Privacy! Featuring Dayton Aldrich

242

Vaccination Lottery and Tech Support Scams

243

Computer Hacking Scams Featuring Dr. Judy Christman Yates

244

'Smishing' Attempts Featuring Doris Roof

245

The Story of the Scam Rescuer

246

Tech Support Refund Scams

247

Craig's List Rental Scams

248

Identity Theft Scams with Dr. Judy Christman Yates

249

Warnings from Montecito Bank & Trust

250

UTILITY & TECH SUPPORT SCAMS DUPE PEOPLE WITH PAYPAL

251

GUARD AGAINST CAR AND PURSE THEFTS

252

THE GRANDPARENT SCAM IS FOILED BY MONTECITO BANK & TRUST

253

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

254

Scam Squad with Special Guest Dr Judy Christman Yates

255

RX Advocate Scam

256

Mail Theft Scams

257

Puppy Adoption and Jury Duty Scams

258

The Amazon Sting

259

Scams Against Gardeners

260

Amazon Scams

261

Lucky Winner or Scam?

262

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places

263

Potential Covid-19 Vaccine Scams

264

Obituary Scams

265

Fake Vaccines and Testing Kits

266

Tech-Support Scams and FTC Impostors

267

Red Flags When Shopping Online

268

How to Prevent Credit Card Fraud This Holiday Season

269

Holiday Scams

270

Cellphone Data Protection

271

Check Fraud; Mailing Checks and Fraudulent Checks

272

Scams that Target Online Shoppers and Veterans

273

Tips for Donating to Charity

274

Purse Snatchers

275

Tech & Utility Scams

276

The Tactics of Financial Exploitation

277

Illegitimate Amazon Rebates

278

False Criminal Accusations

279

Sweepstakes Scams and False Claims

280

2020 Census

281

Elder Abuse Gift Card Scam

282

False Government Assistance Claims

283

Friendly Stranger Fraud

284

Fake Bank Notices Via USPS

285

Financial Institution Scams

286

Facebook Romance Scams

287

Fraudulent Work From Home Scams

288

PHONY BANK INVESTOR SCAM

289

COVID & PET SCAMS

290

Scams: Separating Victims from Non-Victims

291

Amazon Credit Card Fraud Scam

292

FALSE EMAIL SCAMS

293

Elder Abuse & COVID

294

UNEMPLOYEMENT FRAUD

295

Artificial Intelligence and Voice Cloning Scams

296

Beware of Scammers Presenting 'Free-Trial Offers'

297

Mailbox Theft and Check Fraud

298

May is Elder Abuse Awareness Month

299

COVID-19 VIRUS SCAMS

300

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

301

SWEEPSTAKES SCAMS

302

IMPOSTOR SCAMS

303

WHAT IS IC3?

304

Montecito Bank & Trust Issues a Warning about Mail Theft

305

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

306

CORONA VIRUS UPDATE

307

SLAM THE SCAM

308

CORONA VIRUS SCAMS

309

Has your Debit Card been Compromised?

310

TECH SUPPORT REFUND SCAM

311

SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM

312

CRYPTOCURRENCY BIT COIN

313

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

314

CRAIG'S LIST SCAMS AGAIN & AGAIN

315

FACEBOOK 2 SCAMS IN 1

316

FAKE RENTAL SCAM

317

ROBO CALLS, WEIGHT LOSS SCAMS, & MORE

318

GIFT CARD SCAMS

319

PRECAUTIONS TO TAKE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON TO AVOID SCAMS

320

FAILED TO APPEAR IN COURT SCAM

321

FAKE ONLINE PRODUCTS ALERT

322

LOTTERY SCAMS

323

PROTECT BANK ACCOUNTS ON VACATION

324

SOCIAL SECURITY SCAM

325

ONLINE ROMANCE SCAMS

326

VERY SMART PEOPLE FALL FOR SCAMS TOO

327

ACH AUTOMATIC CLEARINGHOUSE

328

BBB SPECIAL INTERVIEW

329

AFFINITY FRAUD SCAMS

330

ACH Scams - The Most Common New Scam

331

THE FERTILIZER SCAM

332

SECRET SHOPPER SCAM

333

DON'T CASH THAT CHECK

334

CHECK FRAUD USING MAIL

335

SCAM E-MAIL FROM THE CHURCH

336

SWEEPSTAKES SCAM

337

CAR WASH SCAM

338

DETECTING, PREVENTING, & RESOLVING BANK FRAUD & SCAMS

339

GENETIC SCREENING SCAM

340

VACATION SCAMS

341

Social Security Phone Scam

342

RESULTS OF SCAM RISK REPORTS

343

FAKE GOVERNMENT GRANT SCAM

344

BANK CARD SCAMS

345

FAKE POLICE DEPT CALLS

346

CONTRACTOR FRAUD & SCAMS

347

SOCIAL SECURITY HORROR SCAMS

348

ROBOCALLER IMPOSTOR SCAMS

349

VERY COMPLEX IRS SCAMS

350

LOTTERY SCAM AND EXTORTION

351

UTILITY BILL SCAM

352

FAKE RENTAL SCAM

353

TAX RETURN THEFT

354

THE MONEY MULE

355

FAKE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE SCAM

356

UKRAINIAN PACKAGE ROMANCE SCAM

357

FAKE WEBSITE PAYMENT SCAMS

358

RISKS OF OTHERS MANAGING OUR MONEY

359

ELDER ABUSE SIGNS

360

The Phony Debt Collector Scam

361

The Fix Your Dented Car Scam

362

GRANDPARENTS SCAM

363

PHONY TECH SUPPORT SCAM

364

MOST RECENT SCAMS BEING REPORTED LOCALLY

365

ROMANCE SCAM NEAR MISS

366

ON THE FRONTLINES

367

BASIC PHONE SCAMS

368

LATEST PHONE SCAMS

369

PHONY CRUISE VACATION SCAM

370

Fake Vacation Rental Scam

371

INTERNET BLACKMAIL EXTORTION SCAM

372

FAKE BANK TEXT MESSAGE SCAM

373

FAKE MEDICARE CALLER

374

Laurel Sykes of Montecito Bank & Trust Shares Mystery Shopper Scam

375

Scam Squad - Work at home scam

376

Scam Squad - Credit Card Skimming

377

Credit Card Skimming - 071418

378

Senate Fighting Fraud - 040718

379

Cell Phones - 051918

380

FBI Cordinated Effort To Arrest Frausters - 031718

381

Fraudulent Post For Things People Don't Have - 022418

382

Fraud Targeting SS Beneficiaries - 061618

383

Guest Claudia - Grandparent - 102817

384

Guest Laurel Sykes Bank - 021018

385

Guest Emca - US Grant Department - 120917

386

Guest Jack Reed - 031018

387

Guest Jeannie - Craigslist - 041418

388

Guest Jose Alverez - 042818

389

Guest Karen -111817

390

Guest Laurel Sykes Bank - 021718 - S

391

Guest Nancy - Grandparent Scam - 052018

392

Guest Neville -033118

393

Health Consultant Guest Michelle - 030318

394

IRS Scam - 060918

395

Lions Club Scam - 020318

396

Scammers Take Advantage of Natural Disasters

397

Scammers are Becoming More Sophisticated

398

Phishing Scams Are on the Rise

399

Secret Shoppers Scam

400

Smishing Scams

401

Sweepstakes and Disaster Scams

402

Virtual Kidnapping Scam

403

Western Union Scams