267 Episodes

  1. ‘Garbage Into Gold’ Ponzi Scheme

    Published: 8/4/2023
  2. Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 2

    Published: 7/28/2023
  3. Archive Episode: The Hidden World of Psychic Scams, Part 1

    Published: 7/21/2023
  4. A Reality TV Star’s Telemarketing Scheme

    Published: 7/14/2023
  5. An Old Scam Is Making a Comeback: Check Washing

    Published: 6/30/2023
  6. DEA Impostor Steals Montana Woman’s Life Savings

    Published: 6/23/2023
  7. Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 2

    Published: 6/16/2023
  8. Team of Women Takes Down Serial Romance Scammer, Part 1

    Published: 6/9/2023
  9. Bonus: ‘Catphishing the Catphisher’ with David Etue

    Published: 5/26/2023
  10. Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 2

    Published: 5/19/2023
  11. Colorado Funeral Home Body Brokering Scheme, Part 1

    Published: 5/12/2023
  12. Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 2

    Published: 5/5/2023
  13. Real Estate Company Accused of Preying on Philadelphia Homeowners, Part 1

    Published: 4/28/2023
  14. Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands

    Published: 4/21/2023
  15. International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town

    Published: 4/14/2023
  16. Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims

    Published: 4/7/2023
  17. ‘The Perfect Scam’ Celebrates 5 Years!

    Published: 3/31/2023
  18. FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

    Published: 3/24/2023
  19. FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1

    Published: 3/17/2023
  20. A Texas Hospice Provider’s Deadly Scheme, Part 2

    Published: 3/10/2023

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AARP’s weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.