Show notes
Scams have existed throughout history and continue to evolve with new technologies and opportunities. They prey on people's desires, vulnerabilities, and lack of awareness.CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPSIntroduction 00:00:00Snake Oil Salesmen 00:02:00Ponzi Scheme 00:03:40Nigerian Prince Scam 00:04:50Pyramid Schemes 00:06:30Bernie Madoff's Ponzi Scheme 00:10:30Online Phishing Scams 00:11:33Cryptocurrency Scams 00:14:20Romance Scams 00:15:40Identity Theft 00:17:56Impersonation Scams 00:20:00Miracle Cures and Health Scams 00:21:37Psychic and Medium Scams 00:23:37Lottery and Sweepstakes Scams 00:25:42Get-Rich-Quick Schemes 00:27:26Psychic Investment Scams 00:28:24Cults and Religious Scams 00:29:19Conspiracy Theories 00:30:44Internet Hoaxes and Chain Letters 00:32:17Psychic Detective Scams 00:34:02Miracle Weight Loss Scams 00:36:44Fake Charities 00:40:25Home Improvement Scams 00:44:57Psychic Animal Communicators 00:49:23Fortune-Telling Scams 00:51:07Timeshare Resale Scams 00:53:56Fake Job Opportunities 00:56:51Travel and Vacation Scams 00:59:37Psychic Jewelry Scams 01:00:33Conclusion 01:03:00- If you're willing to treat us both to a cup, you can easily do so on @buymeacoffee ☕ at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dehekSupport the show