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The Perfect Scam — 317 episodes

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Vermont Woman Recoups $1.3M 4.5 Years After a Scam

2

Bonus: Meet the Fraud Fighters Taking on Crypto Kiosk Scams

3

Deepfake Doctors: AI-Generated Medical Ad Scams

4

California Woman Warns of Facebook Job Scam

5

Bonus: Avoiding Tax Scams With Michelle Singletary

6

The Science of Romance Scams

7

Check Washing Scam Steals Thousands From Rhode Island Couple

8

Inside a Gold Coin Scam Sting

9

SIM Swap Scam Leads to $125,000 Theft

10

Gas Station Employee Stops a Crypto Kiosk Scam

11

$1 Million Theft: Tech Scam Leaves Teacher Shaken

12

Double Scam: Author Caught in Recovery Scheme After Crypto Dating Fraud

13

A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran

14

Don't Believe Your Eyes: An AI-Powered Romance Scam

15

Archive Episode: Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams

16

Archive Episode: Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection

17

Archive Episode: Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job

18

Bonus: AARP's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams

19

Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud

20

Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam

21

Archive Episode: Brooke Astor, Famous Socialite Robbed

22

Criminals Threaten Jail Time in Jury Duty Scam

23

Thieves Drain Crypto Wallets in Sophisticated Phishing Scam

24

From Puppies to Heartbreak: How a Pet Scam Targets One Man's Home

25

This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere

26

North Korean "Laptop Farm" Scams Target American Companies

27

Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 2

28

Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 1

29

The Crypto Detectives: Tracking Down Stolen Funds

30

All That Glitters is Not Gold: Gold Bar Scams

31

Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2

32

Archive Episode: Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1

33

Archive Episode: International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town

34

Bonus: Scam Survivors Use Experience to Help Others

35

Tech Support Scam Turns Romance Scam

36

Tech Startup Defrauds Investors

37

Romance Scammer Poses as Keanu Reeves Using AI

38

VIN Cloning Scams: What Car Buyers Need to Know

39

Title Pirates: How Scammers Use Quitclaim Deeds to Steal Homes

40

How AI is Making "Pump and Dump" Investment Scams Easy for Criminals

41

Archive Episode: Knock Knock, Where's My Puppy?

42

Archive Episode: Courage of Steele, Part 2: How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver

43

Archive Episode: Courage of Steele, Part 1: Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes

44

Reverse Mortgage Scam Leaves Chicago Families Fighting to Save Homes

45

The NFT Scam Targeting Artists

46

Lost But Not Found: The Lost Pet Scam

47

Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 2

48

Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 1

49

Bonus: 'Thelma' Director Shares Grandmother's Experience with Scam

50

Sextortion Scam Targeting Michigan Teen Ends in Tragedy

51

Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2

52

Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 1

53

Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 2

54

Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 1

55

Dream Kitchen Renovation Ruined by a Scam

56

PayPal Impostor Scam Steals Priest's Life Savings

57

Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 2

58

Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 1

59

Archive Episode: Woman's Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam

60

Job Seekers Targeted by a Work-From-Home Reshipping Scam

61

Phony Home Contractors Steal Over $450,000

62

Minnesota Man Caught in Blind Mule Drug Trafficking Scam

63

Whiskey Investment Scheme Goes Barrel-Up

64

Archive Episode: YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor

65

Archive Episode: Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran

66

SIM Swapping: Scammers Hijack Smartphones and Steal Thousands

67

Scam Victims Taxed on Stolen Money

68

A Family's Thanksgiving Dinner Ruined by a SNAP Scam

69

Trusted Caregiver Steals Oklahoma Woman's Savings

70

Love Online Leads to $60,000 Theft

71

AI is Making Virtual Kidnappings More Real Than Ever

72

Suicide After a Scam: One Family's Story

73

Archive Episode: Beware the Boardwalk Psychic

74

Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 2

75

Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 1

76

U.S. Army Financial Advisor Defrauds Soldier's Grieving Family

77

Dentist Runs Affinity Fraud Scheme in Austin

78

You May Not Be a Winner: Sweepstakes Scam Empties Woman's Savings

79

Sisters Help Bring Down a Magazine Telemarketing Scam

80

Archive Episode: Undercover Hacker

81

Archive Episode: The Credit Card Con Queen

82

Bonus: Toll Road Scams Are Trending

83

Criminals Steal $200K From Volunteer Fire Department

84

How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)

85

Ohio Woman Comes Face-to-Face With Her Scammers

86

Family Left Homeless After Rental Scam

87

Puppy Scam Robs Couple of Their Life Savings

88

Golfer Steals Thousands From Charitable Causes

89

Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2

90

Archive Episode: Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1

91

A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 2

92

A Mexican Drug Cartel Runs Time-Share Scam, Part 1

93

Criminals Cash In on Couple's Credit Card Points

94

Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam

95

Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family

96

Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise

97

Inside the Dark Web

98

Romance Scammer Impersonates Korean Celebrity

99

From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands

100

Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams

101

Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2

102

Archive Episode: Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1

103

College Professor's Retirement Stolen in Nightmare Scam

104

Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 2

105

Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 1

106

Contractor Defrauds Wisconsin Homeowners

107

International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 2

108

International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 1

109

Lawyer Fights to Regain Identity from Timeshare Resale Scam

110

Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3

111

Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2

112

Archive Episode: I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1

113

Couple and Homeless Man Conspire on Viral $400K GoFundMe Scam

114

Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 2

115

Nat Geo Photographer Paul Nicklen Warns of Social Media Impostor Scams, Part 1

116

YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor

117

SIM Swapping: A Multimillion Dollar Scam

118

Holiday Scams: What to Look Out For This Season

119

Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection

120

A Veteran Rebuilds His Life After a Scam Takes Everything

121

Criminals Deceive Search Engines With Fake Results

122

AI and Scams: What You Should Know

123

Psychic Mail Fraud Scheme Enabled by Data Firm

124

Dog Hospice Victimized by Bank Impersonation Fraud

125

Archive Episode: Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2

126

Archive Episode: Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1

127

Bonus: Top 5 Things to Know About Crypto Scams

128

One Woman's Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 2

129

One Woman's Story of Survival After a Scam, Part 1

130

Scam Victim Turns Movie Star

131

Taylor Swift Fans Targeted in Concert Ticket Scams

132

'Garbage Into Gold' Ponzi Scheme

133

Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2

134

Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1

135

A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme

136

An Old Scam Is Making a Comeback: Check Washing

137

DEA Impostor Steals Montana Woman's Life Savings

138

Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 2

139

Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 1

140

Bonus: 'Catphishing the Catphisher' with David Etue

141

Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2

142

Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1

143

Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 2

144

Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 1

145

Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands

146

International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town

147

Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims

148

'The Perfect Scam' Celebrates 5 Years!

149

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

150

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1

151

A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 2

152

A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 1

153

Bonus: Trending Scams to Look Out for in 2023

154

Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 2

155

Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 1

156

A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Conviction, Part 4

157

A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Investigation, Part 3

158

A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: The Jewelry Box, Part 2

159

A Special Report on the Texas Elder Murders: A Killing Spree, Part 1

160

Trailer: The Perfect Scam Presents: A Special Report on The Texas Elder Murders

161

Woman's Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam

162

The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast

163

Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2

164

Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1

165

Recent MBA Wakes Up From Dream Work-From-Home Job

166

Bonus: The ringing won't stop! Why Robocalls Are Still Big Business

167

Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 2

168

Star-Studded Wedding Becomes Bride's Worst Nightmare, Part 1

169

Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2

170

Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1

171

Dying to Be Ill Part 2: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community

172

Dying to Be Ill Part 1: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community

173

Crypto Criminals Part 2: Experts Explain

174

Crypto Criminals Part 1: A LinkedIn Connection Gone Wrong

175

Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 2

176

Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 1

177

Inside the World of a Scam-Busting YouTuber

178

BONUS: Scams, Magic and the Art of Deception With Alexis Conran

179

Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 2

180

Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 1

181

Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 2

182

Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 1

183

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3

184

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2

185

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1

186

Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 2

187

Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 1

188

Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman's Property

189

The Instagram Hijacking Scam

190

The Perfect Scam returns February 11th

191

Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3

192

Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2

193

Archive Episode: Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1

194

When the Scam Catcher Is the Scammer: Government Impostors

195

Archive Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam

196

Miami Property Scammers, Part 2

197

Miami Property Scammers, Part 1

198

Knock Knock, Where's My Puppy?

199

Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2

200

Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1

201

One Daughter's Fight Against Charity Fraud

202

Fans Targeted in Reality TV Real Estate Scheme

203

Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 2

204

Virtual Romeo Doesn't Have a Heart of Gold, Part 1

205

Special 100th Episode

206

The Business of Scams With Brett Johnson

207

Virtual Kidnappers Con Woman Into Traveling to Mexico

208

Widow Overcomes Romance Scam

209

Whirlwind Romance Wipes Out Widow's Wealth

210

How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver

211

Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes

212

Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2

213

Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1

214

Could Your Mother Be Kidnapped...Virtually?

215

How a Dream Vacation House Evaporated

216

Mother Goes Missing in Gift Card Scam

217

Archive Episode: Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam

218

Undercover Hacker

219

Archive Episode: Robocall King Meets the FCC

220

Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 2

221

Honolulu's Power Couple Caught: Mortgage Scam, Part 1

222

Autocomplete With Frank Abagnale

223

A Cruel Con: Life Insurance Scams

224

Addicted to Love, Pt 2

225

Addicted to Love, Pt. 1

226

An Email Could Cost You Your Home: Mortgage Closing Scams

227

The Credit Card Con Queen

228

Pet Scams Are Big Business

229

Changing of the Guard: Guardianship Abuse

230

The Heiress of Ireland, Part 2 : Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty

231

The Heiress of Ireland: Serial Con Artist Poses as Royalty, Part 1

232

You've Got Mail with Frank Abagnale, Third Edition

233

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 2

234

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 1

235

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist: Part 2

236

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist, Part 1

237

Archive Episode: Married and Betrayed

238

Scammer Relentlessly Targets Equifax Victim

239

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 2

240

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme

241

Archive Episode: French Psychic Scams the World

242

Archive Episode: A Hiker's Trail of Lies

243

Women Take Back Control From Romance Scammers, Part 2

244

Women Take Back Control from Romance Scammers, Part 1

245

Rachel Tobac Hacks 'The Perfect Scam'

246

Hollywood Con Queen, Part 2

247

Hollywood Con Queen, Part 1

248

Scammers Persuade Grandfather to Send Ransom by Mail

249

Felony Lane Gang Steals Purses & Identities

250

Scammers Set Up Fake Coronavirus Test Site

251

Scammers Fabricate Drug Cartel to Steal Family's Life Savings

252

Phishing Scam Targets Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran

253

Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 2

254

Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 1

255

Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 2

256

Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 1

257

Bonus Episode: You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition

258

Bonus Episode: You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale, Second Edition

259

Stolen Homes: Mortgage Relief Scams

260

Good Vs. Evil: Inside the World of an Ethical Hacker

261

The $25 Million Tech-Support Scam

262

Beware the Boardwalk Psychic

263

Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2

264

Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1

265

The $16,500 Grandparent Scam

266

The $2 Million Romance Scam

267

Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam

268

True or False With Frank Abagnale

269

Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam

270

FBI Agent Brings Lottery Kingpin to Justice

271

Kentucky Fights Back Against Scammers

272

The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2

273

The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1

274

They Stole My Savings in Minutes: Social Security Scam

275

Stolen Valor, Stolen Hearts: Military Romance Scam

276

Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 2

277

Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 1

278

The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly, Part 2

279

The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly Part 1

280

Sweetheart Swindler Part 2

281

Sweetheart Swindler: Part 1

282

The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 3

283

The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 2

284

The FBI's Most Wanted Veterans Charity Scammer: Part 1

285

Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 2

286

Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 1

287

Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 3

288

Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 2

289

Dr. Rotten: Can Medicare Fraud Give You Cancer? Part 1

290

Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 2

291

Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 1

292

You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale

293

Love Online Leads to International Lockup

294

Inside the IRS Phone Scam Bust

295

A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 2

296

A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 1

297

The Godfather of the Dark Web

298

Brooke Astor: Famous Socialite Robbed

299

MSNBC's Richard Lui Fights for His Dad

300

French Psychic Scams the World: Part 2

301

French Psychic Scams the World: Part 1

302

Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 2

303

Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 1

304

Nominate Us and Take the 'Perfect Scam' Quiz!

305

Frank's Favorite Scams & Tips From Fraud Watch Network

306

A Scammer Tells All

307

Elaine's Gemstone Jerk

308

Ann's Credit Card Re-Scam

309

George & Sandra's Accident Scam

310

Beth's Russian Hack

311

Married and Betrayed

312

Tracy's Romance Scam

313

Grace's Gold and Silver Scam

314

Grandparent Scam

315

Martha's Jury Duty Scam

316

Alex Goldman's Call Center Scam

317

AARP Presents The Perfect Scam