Conversations Live: Avoiding Scams
Originally aired February 13, 2025
Financial scams and fraud appear to be on the rise and they’re getting trickier to spot. With financial losses topping over $10 billion dollars in recent years, scams are having devasting effects on the public as technology gets more sophisticated. We talk with our guests on some of the latest scams people have encountered, how to spot them, keeping your private information safe, and more. We’ll also take viewer calls.
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