The Perfect Scam
Summary: 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.
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Kathy finds out that her doctor isn’t who he claims to be. His real name is Scott C. Redman — and he’s a con man who’s impersonated psychologists for a decade.
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.
When her personal information is exposed in the Equifax breach, Marni takes action. However, every step Marni takes to protect her credit, her scammer finds a way to undo.
Clients of the self-styled “Money Doctor” are left in shock as they learn the man they trusted with their investments has stolen more than $20 million from them.
Radio host and author William “Doc” Gallagher uses his influence to steal $20 million from his close-knit Christian community in a Ponzi scheme.
A letter arrives in the mail from psychic Maria Duval, warning you of danger, but promising good fortune — if you send her money. This is the setup for one of the longest-running scams in U.S. history.
In this episode from 2018, couch-surfing con man Jeff Caldwell preys on the kindness of the outdoors community.
A recently separated nurse falls head over heels for her new online millionaire boyfriend, until she discovers he’s a professional fraudster…and turns the tables on him.
A woman thinks she’s found love on a faith-based dating site, until her online boyfriend reveals he’s a professional con-artist.
Social Engineering hacker Rachel Tobac scours host Michelle Kosiniski’s social media accounts for intel a hacker could use in a real-life scenario.
After comparing stories, two photographers realize they are both victims of a scam that’s been preying on Hollywood industry professionals for years.
A Hollywood photographer, lured to Indonesia by the prospect of working with a glamorous Singaporean billionaire, ends up having to untangle himself from a scam while overseas.
In a new twist on the grandparent’s scam, a grandfather is persuaded to send $19,000 in cash through the mail.
A smash-and-grab stolen purse case leads to a nationwide financial fraud crime ring involving the notorious Felony Lane Gang.
On this special episode, Shannon, an essential worker and coronavirus survivor, shares her encounter with a fake COVID-19 testing site in Kentucky.
