Hosted by Unknown Host · EN · 30 episodes
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Fraud in a Moment is the sharing of quick and dramatic stories based on real scams perpetrated on seniors. Shared in the dramatic narrative style of old-time '50s radio broadcasts, these tales 'in a moment' are meant to quickly educate and entertain those who want to protect our revered class of citizens or simply protect themselves. With the hundreds of types of frauds being perpetrating on our elderly and the thousands of scammer perpetrating them… best we learn how they target us. Take a listen, we think you'll enjoy.
Unknown Host hosts Fraud in a Moment, a general show with 30 episodes published.
“Your compressor’s shot — could cause a fire.” “I handled the insurance claim for you.” “Good news,” he said. “Your homeowners insurance approved the claim.” “Just sign the check over to us.” But the new compressor was o
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“Sir… your engine is failing.” “I'm sorry, we have already disposed of the old parts.” “Once one thing goes, everything goes.” That is just the nature of cars… they're great until their not. The ticking was minor — until
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“I can erase ANY negative item from your credit report in 30 days. Guaranteed.” “Don’t worry, Queen — I got you.” But he didn’t. He took Eleanor’s money, vanished from social media, and never touched her credit report. T
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“These will be gone in minutes.” “Cash only — credit cards take too long to clear.” “Trust me, the tickets will arrive tonight.” Harry Donnelly believed every word. But the seats he paid for didn’t exist. And the only th
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The post said, ‘WATCH TONIGHT’S EAGLES GAME — FREE LIVE STREAM!’ It tagged the high school. It looked real. It felt local' Carl clicked the link. The countdown timer ticked toward kickoff. And the page asked for just one
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The message said, ‘I’ve got a secret tip file that’ll boost your stats.' Lenny Carver thought it was help from a fellow gamer. He clicked the link. The download was quick. The damage… was quicker. And just when he though
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The listing said, ‘ moving out of state .’ The price was too good to ignore. And the seller promised, "I can hold it for you — but only if you send a deposit through Zelle.’” Frank Delaney thought he’d found the deal of
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The call came from a local number. The voice said he worked for the State Tax Review Unit. He sounded calm, professional — even helpful. But behind the politeness was a lie. A scam designed to sound local, to sound safe,
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He thought he’d won the lottery. 2.8 million. A lawyer’s voice, a promise of millions, and a letter stamped with authority. But behind the seal was a lie — a scam dressed in legal language and hope. Today, we uncover the
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It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime. For seventy‑four‑year‑old Carol Henderson, booking a flight to her granddaughter’s graduation felt like reclaiming a piece of herself — independence, adventure, purpose. She
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Martha Ellison, eighty‑two, the kind of woman who kept every bank receipt neatly folded in a small floral envelope. It started with a phone call — it seems to always start with a phone call…the kind that sounds official,
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Bea Parker had always believed that giving was the purest form of love. At seventy‑six, she still wrote small checks to veterans’ groups, donated blankets to shelters, and mailed holiday cards with crisp bills tucked ins
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Lillian Harper had always believed her Social Security number was the one thing in life that never changed. But one Tuesday morning, that thread began to unravel. The phone rang with a sharp, metallic buzz. Lillian answe
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The house felt hollow. For the first time in fifty‑three years, Jennifer Ellison woke to silence — no rustling newspaper, no humming coffee pot, no soft footsteps from the man she’d shared her life with. Thomas had passe
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It arrived with a single, hollow thud. Seventy‑eight‑year‑old Ruth Callahan shuffled toward her front door, expecting a neighbor’s newspaper or a fallen branch. Instead, she found a small brown box sitting squarely on he
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The envelope was thick, official‑looking, stamped with bold lettering: Its contents seemed to make sense. After quick deliberation, she decided to attend. She thought it was just a seminar. A free cup of coffee, a friend
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Helen Ramirez thought the nightmare was finally behind her. Months earlier, she’d fallen for a sweepstakes scam — a slick voice promising riches, then draining her savings through “processing fees.” She buried the shame
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It was supposed to be an ordinary evening. Seventy‑four‑year‑old Peggy Doyle had just settled into her recliner, the soft glow of her reading lamp filling the room, when the phone rang — sharp, insistent, and far too lat
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It began the way so many senior journeys begin — with hope. Walter and Elaine Thompson had spent forty‑five years in the same house. The creaking stairs, the drafty windows, the endless repairs… it was time. But the mome
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