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The Perfect Scam — 334 episodes
$1.3 Million Fake Investigation Scam
Archive Episode: A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme
Frequent Flier Lands in a $12,000 Scam
Phony Publisher Promises Bestsellers
How One Family Stopped a Crypto Romance Scam
Archive Episode: FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2
Archive Episode: FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1
Friend Group Falls Victim to Large Job Scam
A Hawaii News Icon and a Sweepstakes Scam
Scam Targets AT&T Customers to Steal Cellphones
A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 2
A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 1
Archive Episode: Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
Archive Episode: Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1
Scammers Use AI to Make Lost Pet Scams More Believable
LA Fire Survivor Faces PayPal Impostor Scam
Crossed Wires: Utility Scams Target Consumers
Vermont Woman Recoups $1.3M 4.5 Years After a Scam
Bonus: Meet the Fraud Fighters Taking on Crypto Kiosk Scams
Deepfake Doctors: AI-Generated Medical Ad Scams
California Woman Warns of Facebook Job Scam
Bonus: Avoiding Tax Scams With Michelle Singletary
The Science of Romance Scams
Check Washing Scam Steals Thousands From Rhode Island Couple
Inside a Gold Coin Scam Sting
SIM Swap Scam Leads to $125,000 Theft
Gas Station Employee Stops a Crypto Kiosk Scam
$1 Million Theft: Tech Scam Leaves Teacher Shaken
Double Scam: Author Caught in Recovery Scheme After Crypto Dating Fraud
A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran
Don't Believe Your Eyes: An AI-Powered Romance Scam
Archive Episode: Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams
Archive Episode: Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection
Archive Episode: Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
Bonus: AARP's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams
Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud
Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam
Archive Episode: Brooke Astor, Famous Socialite Robbed
Criminals Threaten Jail Time in Jury Duty Scam
Thieves Drain Crypto Wallets in Sophisticated Phishing Scam
From Puppies to Heartbreak: How a Pet Scam Targets One Man's Home
This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere
North Korean "Laptop Farm" Scams Target American Companies
Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 2
Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 1
The Crypto Detectives: Tracking Down Stolen Funds
All That Glitters is Not Gold: Gold Bar Scams
Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2
Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1
Archive Episode: International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town
Bonus: Scam Survivors Use Experience to Help Others
Tech Support Scam Turns Romance Scam
Tech Startup Defrauds Investors
Romance Scammer Poses as Keanu Reeves Using AI
VIN Cloning Scams: What Car Buyers Need to Know
Title Pirates: How Scammers Use Quitclaim Deeds to Steal Homes
How AI is Making "Pump and Dump" Investment Scams Easy for Criminals
Archive Episode: Knock Knock, Where's My Puppy?
Archive Episode: Courage of Steele, Part 2: How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver
Archive Episode: Courage of Steele, Part 1: Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes
Reverse Mortgage Scam Leaves Chicago Families Fighting to Save Homes
The NFT Scam Targeting Artists
Lost But Not Found: The Lost Pet Scam
Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 2
Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 1
Bonus: 'Thelma' Director Shares Grandmother's Experience with Scam
Sextortion Scam Targeting Michigan Teen Ends in Tragedy
Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2
Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 1
Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 2
Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 1
Dream Kitchen Renovation Ruined by a Scam
PayPal Impostor Scam Steals Priest's Life Savings
Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 2
Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 1
Archive Episode: Woman's Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam
Job Seekers Targeted by a Work-From-Home Reshipping Scam
Phony Home Contractors Steal Over $450,000
Minnesota Man Caught in Blind Mule Drug Trafficking Scam
Whiskey Investment Scheme Goes Barrel-Up
Archive Episode: YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor
Archive Episode: Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran
SIM Swapping: Scammers Hijack Smartphones and Steal Thousands
Scam Victims Taxed on Stolen Money
A Family's Thanksgiving Dinner Ruined by a SNAP Scam
Trusted Caregiver Steals Oklahoma Woman's Savings
Love Online Leads to $60,000 Theft
AI is Making Virtual Kidnappings More Real Than Ever
Suicide After a Scam: One Family's Story
Archive Episode: Beware the Boardwalk Psychic
Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 2
Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 1
U.S. Army Financial Advisor Defrauds Soldier's Grieving Family
Dentist Runs Affinity Fraud Scheme in Austin
You May Not Be a Winner: Sweepstakes Scam Empties Woman's Savings
Sisters Help Bring Down a Magazine Telemarketing Scam
Archive Episode: Undercover Hacker
Archive Episode: The Credit Card Con Queen
Bonus: Toll Road Scams Are Trending
Criminals Steal $200K From Volunteer Fire Department
How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)
Ohio Woman Comes Face-to-Face With Her Scammers
Family Left Homeless After Rental Scam
Puppy Scam Robs Couple of Their Life Savings
Golfer Steals Thousands From Charitable Causes
Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2
Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1
A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 2
A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 1
Criminals Cash In on Couple's Credit Card Points
Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam
Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family
Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise
Inside the Dark Web
Romance Scammer Impersonates Korean Celebrity
From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands
Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams
Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2
Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1
College Professor's Retirement Stolen in Nightmare Scam
Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 2
Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 1
Contractor Defrauds Wisconsin Homeowners
International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 2
International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 1
Lawyer Fights to Regain Identity from Timeshare Resale Scam
Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3
Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2
Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1
Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam
Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 2
Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 1
YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor
SIM Swapping: A Multimillion Dollar Scam
Holiday Scams: What to Look Out For This Season
Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection
A Veteran Rebuilds His Life After a Scam Takes Everything
Criminals Deceive Search Engines With Fake Results
AI and Scams: What You Should Know
Psychic Mail Fraud Scheme Enabled by Data Firm
Dog Hospice Victimized by Bank Impersonation Fraud
Archive Episode: Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2
Archive Episode: Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1
Bonus: Top 5 Things to Know About Crypto Scams
One Woman's Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 2
One Woman's Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 1
Scam Victim Turns Movie Star
Taylor Swift Fans Targeted in Concert Ticket Scams
'Garbage Into Gold' Ponzi Scheme
Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2
Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1
A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme
An Old Scam Is Making a Comeback: Check Washing
DEA Impostor Steals Montana Woman's Life Savings
Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 2
Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 1
Bonus: 'Catphishing the Catphisher' with David Etue
Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2
Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1
Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 2
Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 1
Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands
International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town
Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims
'The Perfect Scam' Celebrates 5 Years!
FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2
FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1
A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 2
A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 1
Bonus: Trending Scams to Look Out for in 2023
Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 2
Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 1
A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Conviction, Part 4
A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Investigation, Part 3
A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Jewelry Box, Part 2
A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: A Killing Spree, Part 1
Trailer: The Perfect Scam Presents: A Special Report on The Texas Elder Murders
Woman's Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam
The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast
Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2
Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1
Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job
Bonus: The ringing won't stop! Why Robocalls Are Still Big Business
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 2
Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 1
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2
Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1
Dying to Be Ill Part 2: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
Dying to Be Ill Part 1: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community
Crypto Criminals Part 2: Experts Explain
Crypto Criminals Part 1: A LinkedIn Connection Gone Wrong
Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 2
Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 1
Inside the World of a Scam-Busting YouTuber
BONUS: Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran
Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 2
Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 1
Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 2
Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 1
I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3
I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2
I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1
Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 2
Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 1
Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman's Property
The Instagram Hijacking Scam
The Perfect Scam returns February 11th
Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3
Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2
Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1
When the Scam Catcher Is the Scammer: Government Impostors
Archive Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam
Miami Property Scammers, Part 2
Miami Property Scammers, Part 1
Knock Knock, Where's My Puppy?
Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2
Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1
One Daughter's Fight Against Charity Fraud
Fans Targeted in Reality TV Real Estate Scheme
Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 2
Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1
Special 100th Episode
The Business of Scams With Brett Johnson
Virtual Kidnappers Con Woman Into Traveling to Mexico
Widow Overcomes Romance Scam
Whirlwind Romance Wipes Out Widow's Wealth
How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver
Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes
Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2
Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1
Could Your Mother Be Kidnapped...Virtually?
How a Dream Vacation House Evaporated
Mother Goes Missing in Gift Card Scam
Archive Episode: Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam
Undercover Hacker
Archive Episode: Robocall King Meets the FCC
Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2
Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1
Autocomplete With Frank Abagnale
A Cruel Con: Life Insurance Scams
Addicted to Love, Pt 2
Addicted to Love, Pt. 1
An Email Could Cost You Your Home: Mortgage Closing Scams
The Credit Card Con Queen
Pet Scams Are Big Business
Changing of the Guard: Guardianship Abuse
The Heiress of Ireland, Part 2 : Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty
The Heiress of Ireland: Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty, Part 1
You've Got Mail with Frank Abagnale, Third Edition
Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 2
Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 1
Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist: Part 2
Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist, Part 1
Archive Episode: Married and Betrayed
Scammer Relentlessly Targets Equifax Victim
The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme
Archive Episode: French Psychic Scams the World
Archive Episode: A Hiker's Trail of Lies
Women Take Back Control From Romance Scammers, Part 2
Women Take Back Control from Romance Scammers, Part 1
Rachel Tobac Hacks 'The Perfect Scam'
Hollywood Con Queen, Part 2
Hollywood Con Queen, Part 1
Scammers Persuade Grandfather to Send Ransom by Mail
Felony Lane Gang Steals Purses & Identities
Scammers Set Up Fake Coronavirus Test Site
Scammers Fabricate Drug Cartel to Steal Family's Life Savings
Phishing Scam Targets Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran
Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 2
Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 1
Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 2
Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 1
Bonus Episode: You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition
Bonus Episode: You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition
Stolen Homes: Mortgage Relief Scams
Good Vs. Evil: Inside the World of an Ethical Hacker
The $25 Million Tech-Support Scam
Beware the Boardwalk Psychic
Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2
Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1
The $16,500 Grandparent Scam
The $2 Million Romance Scam
Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam
True or False With Frank Abagnale
Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam
FBI Agent Brings Lottery Kingpin to Justice
Kentucky Fights Back Against Scammers
The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2
The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1
They Stole My Savings in Minutes: Social Security Scam
Stolen Valor, Stolen Hearts: Military Romance Scam
Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 2
Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 1
The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly, Part 2
The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly Part 1
Sweetheart Swindler Part 2
Sweetheart Swindler: Part 1
The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 3
The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 2
The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 1
Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 2
Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 1
Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3
Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2
Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1
Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 2
Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 1
You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale
Love Online Leads to International Lockup
Inside the IRS Phone Scam Bust
A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 2
A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 1
The Godfather of the Dark Web
Brooke Astor: Famous Socialite Robbed
MSNBC's Richard Lui Fights for His Dad
French Psychic Scams the World: Part 2
French Psychic Scams the World: Part 1
Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 2
Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 1
Nominate Us and Take the 'Perfect Scam' Quiz!
Frank's Favorite Scams & Tips From Fraud Watch Network
A Scammer Tells All
Elaine's Gemstone Jerk
Ann's Credit Card Re-Scam
George & Sandra's Accident Scam
Beth's Russian Hack
Married and Betrayed
Tracy's Romance Scam
Grace's Gold and Silver Scam
Grandparent Scam
Martha's Jury Duty Scam
Alex Goldman's Call Center Scam
AARP Presents The Perfect Scam