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Sixtysomething Podcast Episode 4 - Don't Get Scammed!
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Don't Get Scammed!
Navigating the World of Scams: A Guide for the Wise
In this episode of the sixtysomething your host, Grace Taylor Segal, explores the pressing issue of scams, particularly targeting older adults.
She delves into various schemes such as
- phishing
- romance scams
- tech support fraud
- fake charities
- check washing
- voice printing
- the troubling multistage grandparents scam
She highlights the real-life consequences and offers preventive advice.
This discussion also covers emerging threats like cryptocurrency scams and AI-generated fake images, and emphasizes the importance of skepticism, security, and reporting incidents to authorities like the FTC and AARP's Fraud Watch Network.
Grace encourages listeners to educate themselves on scams, share experiences, and adopt safe practices to protect their personal information and finances.
Hey! It's me, Grace! I just want to thank you again for listening. I hope you’ll let me know what you think about the podcast and if any particular episodes resonate with you.
Here is my contact information and all of the social channels where you can find me, as well as the link to our Facebook Group. Some of these are in the infant stages, so please keep that in mind if you don't see too much activity in these early days. We'll get there, I promise.
Contact Info
Grace Taylor Segal
Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com
Facebook: 60something Page
(https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61553062496332)
Instagram: @60somethingpod
Facebook Group: 60Something Pod
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1665326354000332
(I’ll be expanding this list soon, so please check back to find me on Pinterest & TikTok.)
Links
AARP Scams & Fraud Web Page
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/?cmp=RDRCT-cda29a46-20200401
AARP Fraud Watch Network
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network/
AARP's The Perfect Scam Podcast
https://www.aarp.org/podcasts/the-perfect-scam/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-TPS
AARP Fraud Watch Network Scam-Tracking Map
https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/tracking-map/?intcmp=AE-SCM-FRD-SUBNAV-MAP
Federal Trade Commission Report Fraud Page
https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/
Fraud Alert How-To
Top 10 Fraud Protection Services of 2024
Credits
Sixtysomething Theme Song
Music & lyrics by Lizzy Sanford
Vocals by Lizzy Sanford
Guitar: Lizzy & Coco Sanford
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Scam Awareness Episode
00:46 Understanding the Scope of Scams
01:46 Exploring Common Scams and How to Fight Them
06:19 The Dark Reality of Scams: A Real-Life Tragedy
16:45 Practical Tips to Protect Yourself from Scams
22:11 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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