Let's Talk About Scams podcast

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] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.k4hd.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=lFMlmOmcCxacKOhYpodoYcZdhScqHucVV2IGpbktheE&e=) ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( [www.talk4radio.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4radio.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=kfnPLKoMa6NLXakP7s0ZtEbYtQqcNE9_9360pXti1dU&e=) ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( [www.talk4media.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4media.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=qV4gZfRYgGoBD-zruDg55Rt9h5kRkmLXQNY8M8Ep29s&e=) ). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( [www.talk4tv.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4tv.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=4H9THsdhrfCUnImyLmsg9bXAYS8D1-Irb4A2g03pYgE&e=) ).Let’s Talk About Scams Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( [www.talk4media.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4media.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=qV4gZfRYgGoBD-zruDg55Rt9h5kRkmLXQNY8M8Ep29s&e=) ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( [www.talk4podcasting.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4podcasting.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=EuaHzIg9W5dFmp-W7Dp0D36nZEyszXpjGHERMUvoQ8M&e=) ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.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.Become a supporter of this podcast: [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support] (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

“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] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.k4hd.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=lFMlmOmcCxacKOhYpodoYcZdhScqHucVV2IGpbktheE&e=) ) part of Talk 4 Radio ( [www.talk4radio.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4radio.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=kfnPLKoMa6NLXakP7s0ZtEbYtQqcNE9_9360pXti1dU&e=) ) on the Talk 4 Media Network ( [www.talk4media.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4media.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=qV4gZfRYgGoBD-zruDg55Rt9h5kRkmLXQNY8M8Ep29s&e=) ). Let’s Talk About Scams TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV ( [www.talk4tv.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4tv.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=4H9THsdhrfCUnImyLmsg9bXAYS8D1-Irb4A2g03pYgE&e=) ).Let’s Talk About Scams Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Media ( [www.talk4media.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4media.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=qV4gZfRYgGoBD-zruDg55Rt9h5kRkmLXQNY8M8Ep29s&e=) ), Talk 4 Podcasting ( [www.talk4podcasting.com] (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.talk4podcasting.com&d=DwMFaQ&c=BSDicqBQBDjDI9RkVyTcHQ&r=uWCfroI8yhBYdmfU3V980uXFax9-5HwF09v59Wv8CbM&m=HzstcCRybMFoIRSAlzUg5NYgQlsMQMSX31P6w6DcewDEhbGRijbmusHINGCO4wiJ&s=EuaHzIg9W5dFmp-W7Dp0D36nZEyszXpjGHERMUvoQ8M&e=) ), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.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.Become a supporter of this podcast: [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support] (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/let-s-talk-about-scams--6483699/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) .

 

#85

Don’t respond to random text messages

If you receive a text message from an unknown number, we recommend that you don’t respond.... more

21 Apr 2026

19 MINS

19:07

21 Apr 2026


#84

Watch out for scammers using remote access

Allowing remote access to your computer is basically the equivalent of allowing someone to... more

14 Apr 2026

17 MINS

17:03

14 Apr 2026


#83

Using Artificial Intelligence to Research your Software Options

There are so many software options, how do you know which one is best for you? How do you ... more

07 Apr 2026

51 MINS

51:16

07 Apr 2026


#82

How to gather information using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Looking for a software subscription to help protect your devices and yourself? There are s... more

31 Mar 2026

44 MINS

44:05

31 Mar 2026


#81

Is My Grandchild Really In Trouble

David Hawkins is back to talk about Artificial Intelligence, Deep Fakes, and Voice Cloning... more

24 Mar 2026

51 MINS

51:14

24 Mar 2026


#80

Scammers Looking To Take Your Senior Benefits

Scams related to senior benefits, such as Social Security and Medicare, have increased sub... more

17 Mar 2026

30 MINS

30:54

17 Mar 2026


#79

Do I Really Need This?

Tune in as we talk with our guest, Martin, about his experience when his parents purchased... more

10 Mar 2026

24 MINS

24:50

10 Mar 2026


#78

Revisiting scams from 20 years ago

This week, we are going to talk about how scams have changed over the last 20 years. Most ... more

03 Mar 2026

18 MINS

18:33

03 Mar 2026


#77

Passwords, Password Managers, Passkeys and How to Manage Updates

Join us as we talk with our guest, David Hawkins, about passwords, password managers, and ... more

25 Feb 2026

52 MINS

52:31

25 Feb 2026


#76

Seemingly Innocent Texts Can Be Deceiving

The text comes out of nowhere "looking forward to seeing you this weekend" or "Hi there" o... more

17 Feb 2026

29 MINS

29:17

17 Feb 2026


#75

My almost scam experience

This week’s guest is Rachel Mullis. She was contacted by a real-life scammer and was on th... more

11 Feb 2026

34 MINS

34:06

11 Feb 2026


#74

How agents investigate pig butchering and other scams

This week’s guest is Christopher Scheer. He is a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investiga... more

04 Feb 2026

35 MINS

35:52

04 Feb 2026


#73

What can we do to stop overseas scammers?

This week’s guest is Ken Westbrook. He is the founder and CEO of Stop Scams Alliance. We w... more

28 Jan 2026

42 MINS

42:19

28 Jan 2026


#72

Scammers Continue to Devise Unbelievable Schemes

This week, we are going to talk about several outlandish scams that defy belief. Yet all o... more

20 Jan 2026

21 MINS

21:56

20 Jan 2026


#71

Time to reflect on some positive experiences

Fraud prevention can be a very dreary topic that includes sharing some depressing stories ... more

13 Jan 2026

19 MINS

19:59

13 Jan 2026


#70

New Year - Let's Get Down to Scam Basics

Happy New Year! We are going back to the basics of a scam - reviewing our Anatomy of a Sca... more

07 Jan 2026

34 MINS

34:40

07 Jan 2026


#69

Scam updates and how to protect yourself

Join us for the last episode of 2025. We will discuss some scams like phone return scam, p... more

30 Dec 2025

45 MINS

45:35

30 Dec 2025


#68

Empowering Conversations About Scams

Conversations about scams usually happen after your loved one has become a victim and thes... more

23 Dec 2025

24 MINS

24:25

23 Dec 2025


#67

Would You See These Minor Differences That Have Huge Consequences?

This is going to be a short but very important episode. Join us as we share a scam email a... more

16 Dec 2025

15 MINS

15:19

16 Dec 2025


#66

Securing Your Cell Phones

How secure is your cell phone? Not as secure as you might think. We are getting better at ... more

09 Dec 2025

43 MINS

43:41

09 Dec 2025


#65

Online Shopping, Charity Scams and How to Protect Yourself

Today we are talking about a few prevalent scams that ramp up in December, online shopping... more

02 Dec 2025

41 MINS

41:06

02 Dec 2025


#64

Job Scams Meet Aging Scams

Join us as we talk with our guest, Jay Jones, on how he uncovers the latest digital job sc... more

25 Nov 2025

50 MINS

50:49

25 Nov 2025


#63

Beware of cryptocurrency ATMs

A cryptocurrency ATM looks and operates like a traditional ATM you would use at your bank ... more

18 Nov 2025

20 MINS

20:09

18 Nov 2025


#62

Sometimes it’s good to act like a sloth

Some of the best advice I have heard when it comes to acting deliberately is act like a sl... more

11 Nov 2025

17 MINS

17:13

11 Nov 2025


#61

Learn from our guest why she doesn't write checks anymore

Tune in to learn our guest's check and credit card fraud experience. How the bank interven... more

04 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:41

04 Nov 2025