The Perfect Scam

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You've Got Mail with Frank Abagnale, Third Edition Sep 25, 2020

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In this bonus episode, fraud expert Frank Abagnale is back once again to address your questions on scams. Frank sorts through viewer emails to answer questions about the latest swindles, including an Amazon impostor scam and how to spot PPE (personal protective equipment) fraud.

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 2 Sep 11, 2020

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Over several years the Savastano's have poured nearly a million dollars into their close friend Monique Brady's real estate endeavor and are shocked to learn the business is a scam. Monique is not flipping foreclosed houses as she claims to be, she's actually running a Ponzi scheme. Concerned for their friend of two decades as well as getting their money back the Savastano's reach out to Monique, but she stops taking their calls. As more details come forward about her scheme the Savastanos learn that Monique has stollen more than ten million dollars from her close friends and family.

Scammer Targets Friends in Real Estate Ponzi Scheme, Pt 1 Sep 04, 2020

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Kim and Sal considered Monique Brady family. Their children were close friends, and the families even vacationed together. Despite her booming house-flipping business, everyone who knew Monique described her as generous and down-to-earth. Monique's success and go-getting personality convinced Sal, who worked in mortgages, to invest in her projects. But when the IRS shows up at Sal's office asking questions about Monique, everything the they think they know about their good friend begins to unravel.

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist: Part 2 Aug 28, 2020

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Kathy discovers that her therapist, Dr. Scott C. Redman, is not what he seems: Not only is he not a psychologist, he's been practicing for years without any real credentials. Rather than accept that he's been caught, Redman assumes a new identity and sets up shop at another clinic. This time he poses as a psychiatrist, prescribing medications to his new patients. However, the authorities are on to Redman and are determined to stop this serial con artist.

Serial Con Artist Impersonates Psychiatrist, Part 1 Aug 21, 2020

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When Kathy's former therapist announces he's leaving, she does her due diligence to find a replacement. She searches online and reads patient reviews before settling on Dr. Scott C. Redman. Over the next 2 1/2 years, Dr. Redman treats Kathy. Then, one day, Kathy finds out that her doctor isn't who he claims to be. In fact, he's a professional con man who's impersonated psychologists for a decade.

Archive Episode: Married and Betrayed Aug 14, 2020

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In this 2018 episode, Andrea's husband secretly operates a Ponzi scheme for 15 years, stealing millions of dollars from investors, including their family, friends and neighbors. This is her story of how she found out about the scheme and what's happened to her life since.

Scammer Relentlessly Targets Equifax Victim Aug 07, 2020

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Marni is one of the 147 million Americans whose personal information was exposed in the Equifax data breach. She immediately takes action, freezing her credit and signing up for a credit monitoring service. Marni thinks the ordeal is behind her until she finds that despite her efforts new accounts have been opened in her name. Marni's scammer has found a way to unfreeze her credit. Marni takes additional action to protect her credit, but the scammer is just getting started.

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 2 Jul 31, 2020

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William Neil Gallagher has made a name for himself as a financial wizard, publishing several financial self-help books and hosting a radio show. Known as the "Money Doctor," Gallagher handles investments for members of his close-knit Christian community in Dallas. Many of his clients are seniors, lured in by Gallagher's prestige and promises that he cares not just about their money, but about them, too. Little do his clients know that Gallagher not only does not have the license required to offer investment advice, he also has not been investing their money at all. Gallagher is perpetuating a Ponzi scheme.

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme, Part 1 Jul 24, 2020

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Most people in Dallas, Texas, know William Neil "Doc" Gallagher as the "Money Doctor." The radio host and author of financial self-help books holds himself up as a pillar of his close-knit Christian community. Doc uses his smooth radio voice to emcee for Dallas' much loved Senior Follies singing group. He offers financial advice to anyone willing to lend and ear and lavishes friends and acquaintances with gifts. But all of Doc's good deeds come with sinister strings attached. The "Money Doctor" is using his power and influence to steal more than $20 million from investors in a Ponzi scheme.

The Money Doctor — Radio Host Ponzi Scheme Jul 24, 2020

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