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The Perfect Scam — 327 episodes

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1

Friend Group Falls Victim to Large Job Scam

2

A Hawaii News Icon and a Sweepstakes Scam

3

Scam Targets AT&T Customers to Steal Cellphones

4

A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 2

5

A Pilot's Stolen Identity Leaves a Trail of Broken Hearts, Part 1

6

Archive Episode: Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2

7

Archive Episode: Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1

8

Scammers Use AI to Make Lost Pet Scams More Believable

9

LA Fire Survivor Faces PayPal Impostor Scam

10

Crossed Wires: Utility Scams Target Consumers

11

Vermont Woman Recoups $1.3M 4.5 Years After a Scam

12

Bonus: Meet the Fraud Fighters Taking on Crypto Kiosk Scams

13

Deepfake Doctors: AI-Generated Medical Ad Scams

14

California Woman Warns of Facebook Job Scam

15

Bonus: Avoiding Tax Scams With Michelle Singletary

16

The Science of Romance Scams

17

Check Washing Scam Steals Thousands From Rhode Island Couple

18

Inside a Gold Coin Scam Sting

19

SIM Swap Scam Leads to $125,000 Theft

20

Gas Station Employee Stops a Crypto Kiosk Scam

21

$1 Million Theft: Tech Scam Leaves Teacher Shaken

22

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

23

A $7.5 Million Lie: PCH Sweepstakes Scam Targets Veteran

24

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

25

Archive Episode: Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams

26

Archive Episode: Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection

27

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

28

Bonus: AARP's Guide to Avoiding Holiday Scams

29

Scam Interception: NYPD Detective Tackles NFL Ticket Fraud

30

Scam Declined: How Bank Employees Stopped a Scam

31

Archive Episode: Brooke Astor, Famous Socialite Robbed

32

Criminals Threaten Jail Time in Jury Duty Scam

33

Thieves Drain Crypto Wallets in Sophisticated Phishing Scam

34

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

35

This Job Scam is Suddenly Everywhere

36

North Korean "Laptop Farm" Scams Target American Companies

37

Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 2

38

Job Seekers Targeted in Water Filtration Job Scam, Part 1

39

The Crypto Detectives: Tracking Down Stolen Funds

40

All That Glitters is Not Gold: Gold Bar Scams

41

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

42

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

43

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

44

Bonus: Scam Survivors Use Experience to Help Others

45

Tech Support Scam Turns Romance Scam

46

Tech Startup Defrauds Investors

47

Romance Scammer Poses as Keanu Reeves Using AI

48

VIN Cloning Scams: What Car Buyers Need to Know

49

Title Pirates: How Scammers Use Quitclaim Deeds to Steal Homes

50

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

51

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

52

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

53

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

54

Reverse Mortgage Scam Leaves Chicago Families Fighting to Save Homes

55

The NFT Scam Targeting Artists

56

Lost But Not Found: The Lost Pet Scam

57

Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 2

58

Serial Scammer Targets Hockey League Parents, Part 1

59

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

60

Sextortion Scam Targeting Michigan Teen Ends in Tragedy

61

Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 2

62

Romance Scam Kingpin Brought to Justice, Part 1

63

Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 2

64

Archive Episode: Miami Property Scammers, Part 1

65

Dream Kitchen Renovation Ruined by a Scam

66

PayPal Impostor Scam Steals Priest's Life Savings

67

Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 2

68

Family Fights to Disentangle Father from Romance Scam, Part 1

69

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

70

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

71

Phony Home Contractors Steal Over $450,000

72

Minnesota Man Caught in Blind Mule Drug Trafficking Scam

73

Whiskey Investment Scheme Goes Barrel-Up

74

Archive Episode: YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor

75

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

76

SIM Swapping: Scammers Hijack Smartphones and Steal Thousands

77

Scam Victims Taxed on Stolen Money

78

A Family's Thanksgiving Dinner Ruined by a SNAP Scam

79

Trusted Caregiver Steals Oklahoma Woman's Savings

80

Love Online Leads to $60,000 Theft

81

AI is Making Virtual Kidnappings More Real Than Ever

82

Suicide After a Scam: One Family's Story

83

Archive Episode: Beware the Boardwalk Psychic

84

Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 2

85

Archive Episode: GoFundMe Scam Targets Dart Community, Part 1

86

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

87

Dentist Runs Affinity Fraud Scheme in Austin

88

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

89

Sisters Help Bring Down a Magazine Telemarketing Scam

90

Archive Episode: Undercover Hacker

91

Archive Episode: The Credit Card Con Queen

92

Bonus: Toll Road Scams Are Trending

93

Criminals Steal $200K From Volunteer Fire Department

94

How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)

95

Ohio Woman Comes Face-to-Face With Her Scammers

96

Family Left Homeless After Rental Scam

97

Puppy Scam Robs Couple of Their Life Savings

98

Golfer Steals Thousands From Charitable Causes

99

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

100

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

101

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

102

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

103

Criminals Cash In on Couple's Credit Card Points

104

Scammers Defraud Small-Biz Owner in Arrest Warrant Scam

105

Utility Bill Scam Targets Grieving Family

106

Bonus: Six Scams on the Rise

107

Inside the Dark Web

108

Romance Scammer Impersonates Korean Celebrity

109

From Tech Support to Crypto ATM, Scammers Steal Thousands

110

Job Hunting? Look Out for These Scams

111

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

112

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

113

College Professor's Retirement Stolen in Nightmare Scam

114

Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 2

115

Veterans Targeted in Military Benefits Scam, Part 1

116

Contractor Defrauds Wisconsin Homeowners

117

International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 2

118

International Fraud and Money Laundering Ring Exposed, Part 1

119

Lawyer Fights to Regain Identity from Timeshare Resale Scam

120

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

121

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

122

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

123

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

124

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

125

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

126

YouTube Star Kitboga Fights Fraud With Humor

127

SIM Swapping: A Multimillion Dollar Scam

128

Holiday Scams: What to Look Out For This Season

129

Phone Scams and the Human Trafficking Connection

130

A Veteran Rebuilds His Life After a Scam Takes Everything

131

Criminals Deceive Search Engines With Fake Results

132

AI and Scams: What You Should Know

133

Psychic Mail Fraud Scheme Enabled by Data Firm

134

Dog Hospice Victimized by Bank Impersonation Fraud

135

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

136

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

137

Bonus: Top 5 Things to Know About Crypto Scams

138

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

139

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

140

Scam Victim Turns Movie Star

141

Taylor Swift Fans Targeted in Concert Ticket Scams

142

'Garbage Into Gold' Ponzi Scheme

143

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

144

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

145

A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme

146

An Old Scam Is Making a Comeback: Check Washing

147

DEA Impostor Steals Montana Woman's Life Savings

148

Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 2

149

Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 1

150

Bonus: 'Catphishing the Catphisher' with David Etue

151

Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2

152

Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1

153

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

154

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

155

Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands

156

International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town

157

Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims

158

'The Perfect Scam' Celebrates 5 Years!

159

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

160

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1

161

A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 2

162

A Texas Hospice Provider's Deadly Scheme, Part 1

163

Bonus: Trending Scams to Look Out for in 2023

164

Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 2

165

Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 1

166

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

167

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

168

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

169

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

170

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

171

Woman's Inheritance Wiped Out in Crypto-Dating Scam

172

The Virtual Kidnapping of a Gymnast

173

Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 2

174

Why Gift Cards Are Gold Mines for Scammers, Part 1

175

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

176

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

177

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

178

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

179

Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 2

180

Computer Lockout Leads to Loss in Life Savings, Part 1

181

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

182

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

183

Crypto Criminals Part 2: Experts Explain

184

Crypto Criminals Part 1: A LinkedIn Connection Gone Wrong

185

Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 2

186

Zelle Scam Threatens Baker's Dream Business, Part 1

187

Inside the World of a Scam-Busting YouTuber

188

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

189

Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 2

190

Scammers Target Brain Cancer Patient, Part 1

191

Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 2

192

Radio Host Gives Scam Advice While Stealing Millions, Part 1

193

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 3

194

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 2

195

I Borrowed Money for the Russian Mob, Part 1

196

Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 2

197

Lottery Victim Turns Money Mule, Part 1

198

Con Artist Steals Oregon Woman's Property

199

The Instagram Hijacking Scam

200

The Perfect Scam returns February 11th

201

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

202

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

203

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

204

When the Scam Catcher Is the Scammer: Government Impostors

205

Archive Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam

206

Miami Property Scammers, Part 2

207

Miami Property Scammers, Part 1

208

Knock Knock, Where's My Puppy?

209

Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 2

210

Oil Tycoon Con Artist Steals More Than Hearts, Part 1

211

One Daughter's Fight Against Charity Fraud

212

Fans Targeted in Reality TV Real Estate Scheme

213

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

214

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

215

Special 100th Episode

216

The Business of Scams With Brett Johnson

217

Virtual Kidnappers Con Woman Into Traveling to Mexico

218

Widow Overcomes Romance Scam

219

Whirlwind Romance Wipes Out Widow's Wealth

220

How One Man Fought Back Against His Abusive Caregiver

221

Housekeeper Turned Caregiver Steals Homes

222

Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 2

223

Rookie FBI Agent Turns Tables on International Scammers, Part 1

224

Could Your Mother Be Kidnapped...Virtually?

225

How a Dream Vacation House Evaporated

226

Mother Goes Missing in Gift Card Scam

227

Archive Episode: Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam

228

Undercover Hacker

229

Archive Episode: Robocall King Meets the FCC

230

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

231

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

232

Autocomplete With Frank Abagnale

233

A Cruel Con: Life Insurance Scams

234

Addicted to Love, Pt 2

235

Addicted to Love, Pt. 1

236

An Email Could Cost You Your Home: Mortgage Closing Scams

237

The Credit Card Con Queen

238

Pet Scams Are Big Business

239

Changing of the Guard: Guardianship Abuse

240

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

241

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

242

You've Got Mail with Frank Abagnale, Third Edition

243

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 2

244

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 1

245

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist: Part 2

246

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist, Part 1

247

Archive Episode: Married and Betrayed

248

Scammer Relentlessly Targets Equifax Victim

249

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 2

250

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme

251

Archive Episode: French Psychic Scams the World

252

Archive Episode: A Hiker's Trail of Lies

253

Women Take Back Control From Romance Scammers, Part 2

254

Women Take Back Control from Romance Scammers, Part 1

255

Rachel Tobac Hacks 'The Perfect Scam'

256

Hollywood Con Queen, Part 2

257

Hollywood Con Queen, Part 1

258

Scammers Persuade Grandfather to Send Ransom by Mail

259

Felony Lane Gang Steals Purses & Identities

260

Scammers Set Up Fake Coronavirus Test Site

261

Scammers Fabricate Drug Cartel to Steal Family's Life Savings

262

Phishing Scam Targets Shark Tank's Barbara Corcoran

263

Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 2

264

Grandmother Entangled in Money Mule Scam Part 1

265

Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 2

266

Terror Over the Phone: Virtual Kidnappings, Part 1

267

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

268

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

269

Stolen Homes: Mortgage Relief Scams

270

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

271

The $25 Million Tech-Support Scam

272

Beware the Boardwalk Psychic

273

Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 2

274

Million Dollar Movie Ponzi Scheme, Part 1

275

The $16,500 Grandparent Scam

276

The $2 Million Romance Scam

277

Holiday Special: The 1920s Santa Claus Scam

278

True or False With Frank Abagnale

279

Threats From Home: The Chinese Consulate Scam

280

FBI Agent Brings Lottery Kingpin to Justice

281

Kentucky Fights Back Against Scammers

282

The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2

283

The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1

284

They Stole My Savings in Minutes: Social Security Scam

285

Stolen Valor, Stolen Hearts: Military Romance Scam

286

Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 2

287

Robocall King Meets the FCC, Part 1

288

The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly, Part 2

289

The Lottery Scam That Almost Turned Deadly Part 1

290

Sweetheart Swindler Part 2

291

Sweetheart Swindler: Part 1

292

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

293

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

294

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

295

Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 2

296

Darren Berg: A Ponzi Scheme Mastermind Escapes: Part 1

297

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

298

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

299

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

300

Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 2

301

Prince Charming Behind Bars: Part 1

302

You've Got Mail, With Frank Abagnale

303

Love Online Leads to International Lockup

304

Inside the IRS Phone Scam Bust

305

A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 2

306

A Hiker's Trail of Lies: Part 1

307

The Godfather of the Dark Web

308

Brooke Astor: Famous Socialite Robbed

309

MSNBC's Richard Lui Fights for His Dad

310

French Psychic Scams the World: Part 2

311

French Psychic Scams the World: Part 1

312

Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 2

313

Scammers Drained the Life out of Our Mother: Part 1

314

Nominate Us and Take the 'Perfect Scam' Quiz!

315

Frank's Favorite Scams & Tips From Fraud Watch Network

316

A Scammer Tells All

317

Elaine's Gemstone Jerk

318

Ann's Credit Card Re-Scam

319

George & Sandra's Accident Scam

320

Beth's Russian Hack

321

Married and Betrayed

322

Tracy's Romance Scam

323

Grace's Gold and Silver Scam

324

Grandparent Scam

325

Martha's Jury Duty Scam

326

Alex Goldman's Call Center Scam

327

AARP Presents The Perfect Scam