April's own story after testifying on Capitol Hill
Send us a textThe host of the Scammer Stories Podcast made it to Capitol Hill to share information and solutions to lawmakers, who are now leaning into the issue. This episode takes you through the process of how she was chosen and what it was like to sit in that spot.The other speakers on the panel were:Jilenne Gunther. National Director, AARP BankSafe Initiative. AARP. New York, NY.Joshua M. Bercu. Executive Director, Industry Traceback Group.Brady Finta. Founder and CEO. National Elder Fraud Coordination Center.Support the show
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Former law enforcement officer tries to convince his mother of General Mark Milley scam
Send us a textNate Cram talks about everything he did to try and convince his mother that she was talking to a scammer. He used to work in a sheriff's office... and you'd think if anyone could stop the scam, he could. Click HERE to watch Nate's mother on Social Catfish.Support the show
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Romance scam leaves victim's daughter in a dire situation
Send us a textRenee thought her worst nightmare was the day she found out her mother had lung cancer. She had no idea that things were about to get so bad that she would have to worry about her own future. Renee is in trouble. She was diagnosed with a debilitating disease as a child, and then multiple serious health setbacks as an adult. She depended on her mother a lot for her day-to -day care. Her future was left in question when her mother died and left her nothing.Click HERE to support Renee's GoFundMe.Support the show
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Romance scam expert concerned about the rise in sextortion
Send us a textTracey spends most of her time trying to help romance scam victims and their families end the nightmare. She talks to victim daily and she's seeing an alarming rise in sextortion cases related to romance scams.Click HERE to reach Tracey.Click HERE to join her Onlinesafe group.Click HERE to reach Anna with Love Said.Click HERE to reach Kathy with Advocating Against Romance Scammers.Support the show
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Pig butchering survivor goes public after scammers steal nearly $1 million
Send us a textPig butchering scams grew by 40% in 2024 and it only started a few years ago. The scam is named in reference to the practice of fattening a pig before slaughter. The numbers have now far surpassed the typical romance scam.... and by some accounts the theft rivals money made by drug lords worldwide. Thankfully, people like Jackie Crenshaw are willing to come out of the shadow to show their face and fight this disgusting crime.Click HERE to donate to Jackie's gofundme to help her recover and continue her fight. Click HERE to read Jackie's story.Click HERE to see the TV story.Support the show
Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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