Let's Talk About Scams
“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen show for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams. Host, Joyce Petrowski, and her guests will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how recognize and protect yourself from scams.
Scams can have devastating financial, emotional, and psychological consequences. Each week you will gain insights on scam awareness and tips and tools on how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio – Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).
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Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for individual professional / legal advice. The podcast information was carefully compiled from vetted sources and references; however, R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly cannot guarantee that you will not fall victim to a scam.
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- Update frequency
- every 10 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
FBI PSA: FBI Warns of Scammers Impersonating the IC3
New FBI Public Service Announcement on April 18, 20205. Criminal scammers are impersonating the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees. Almost all the reports filed reflect that the scam…
00:26:58 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
IRS Identity Protection Pin, Why Should I Have One?
Today is tax day! Do you have your IRS IP Pin? Do you know what an IRS IP Pin is?
Joyce will discuss her experience with tax related identity theft when someone filed a tax return in her name and soci…
Joyce will discuss her experience with tax related identity theft when someone filed a tax return in her name and soci…
00:35:59 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
USB Cables - How to Know if They Have Malicious Hardware
We all use USB cables for charging and data transfer. How do you know if the USB cable you have is good or does it have malicious hacker hardware?
Tune in to learn the signs that a USB cable has malic…
Tune in to learn the signs that a USB cable has malic…
00:36:25 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Antivirus, Malware, and EDR - Part 2 - How AI Affects These Protections
Lynn is back for Antivirus, Malware, and EDR - Part 2 - How Artificial Intelligence Affects These Protections. Tune in to learn how AI can affect these protection tools.
These cyber-criminals are work…
These cyber-criminals are work…
00:54:42 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Antivirus, Malware, and EDR - not just for your desktop.
Antivirus, malware and EDR are not just for your desktop. It is important to have this on all of your devices, including your mobile phone. How easy is it to accidentally click on a malicious link on…
00:54:06 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Pig Butchering Scam & Persuasive Psychological Techniques
Joyce talks with Dr. Martina Dove about Pig Butchering Scam and persuasive psychological techniques. Learn how scammers conversations elicit commitment and consistency by using social norms and visce…
00:52:24 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Text Messages and Phishing Scams
How many text messages do you get in a day? We are all busy with life and text messages add to this. We are deep into work, your phone pings, we immediately look at the text.
The message seems officia…
The message seems officia…
00:25:33 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Are you on Social Media? Tune in to learn about Scams on Facebook
Are you on social media? Scammers are on social media too hijacking and cloning accounts wanting to be your friend. Sometimes it is hard to tell if the friend request is a real account or a scammer's…
00:30:22 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Fraudulent Tax Returns and How to Protect Yourself
Has someone filed a tax return in your name? What a mess!
Joyce talks about her current experience with a fraudulent tax return filed in her name and social security number. The process she is going t…
Joyce talks about her current experience with a fraudulent tax return filed in her name and social security number. The process she is going t…
00:20:03 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Impersonating Publisher's Clearing House - A Real Life Example
Scammers love to impersonate Publisher's Clearing House and a lot of other well known companies. This week Joyce is talking with Brian Watson, Community Outreach Specialist with R.O.S.E., who shares …
00:37:07 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Anatomy of a Scam
In this episode, Joyce will breakdown scams into three different parts using the Anatomy of a Scam Infographic.
There are so many scams out there and scammers are constantly changing their tactics and…
There are so many scams out there and scammers are constantly changing their tactics and…
00:30:06 |
Tue 11 Feb 2025
Unmasking Puppy Scams: Protect Yourself Online
This episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, explores the troubling world of puppy scams with insights from cyber…
00:07:38 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
The Role of NASM in Senior Move Management
In this episode of "Let's Talk About Scams," host Joyce Petrowski welcomes Zachary from Riavanti, a senior move management company. Zachary provides valuable insights into the role of senior move man…
00:20:54 |
Tue 23 Jul 2024
Safeguard Your Move: Insights from a Moving Industry Pro
In this episode of "Let's Talk About Scams," host Joyce Petrowski welcomes George Phillips, the business development manager at Just-In Time Moving (jitmoving.com) and a member of the Arizona Movers …
00:32:23 |
Tue 09 Jul 2024
Unpacking Home Health vs. Home Care: What You Need to Know
In this episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Rose Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, welcomes Laurel Smith, a seasoned professional in the senior…
00:36:24 |
Tue 25 Jun 2024
Data Breaches and Fraud Prevention: Essential Tips
In this episode of "Let's Talk About Scams," host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Rose Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, discusses recent scams targeting consumers, including the si…
00:20:45 |
Tue 11 Jun 2024
The Hidden Dangers of Bluetooth: What You Need to Know
Welcome to another episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” hosted by Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly. In this episode, Joyce discusses the alarming ris…
00:21:06 |
Wed 29 May 2024
Connie's Story: From McAfee Alert to Financial Nightmare
This episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources / Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, welcomes Connie, a recent victim of a tech support scam. Connie shar…
00:23:50 |
Tue 14 May 2024
Behind the Scam: Understanding Money Mules
This episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, dives deep into the alarming world of romance scams, focusing on a tra…
00:09:45 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Scammed: A Deep Dive into Government Impersonation Frauds
This episode of “Let’s Talk About Scams,” host Joyce Petrowski, founder of R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly, takes us through a harrowing impersonation scam story shared by Sonny,…
00:26:27 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
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