The Perfect Scam
AARPAARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 326 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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After a long day as a school bus driver, Nate checks his voicemail and finds a message from "AT&T" offering a discounted rate and a new phone. He has been a loyal customer and is looking for ways to lower his expenses, so he calls them back. The agen... more
In part 2, nearly a decade after Pat received the first phone call from a woman believing to be in a relationship with him, he continues to receive regular cards, gifts, calls and visits from scam victims. Criminals have hijacked the pilot's identity... more
When Pam decides it's time to find love again, she signs up for a dating site and soon meets "Pat." He's charming and very kind; they hit it off right away. "Pat" works overseas and can't tell Pam much about his high-security job, but when he needs h... more
Beloved Vermont children's entertainer-turned-filmmaker Mac Parker has been raising funds for his film Birth of Innocence for nearly a decade. The film has yet to be completed, and what investors were promised — a three-year, $1 million project — has... more
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- More crucial tips, please!
Great show, very important. However, you have missed some important opportunities: for example, with the woman and the fake Facebook job, I wish you would’ve said, “if somebody asks you upfront for money as part of applying for a job, or after you have landed the job, IT IS A SCAM!” 100%.
Also, I heard on another scam podcast that if somebody asks you to transfer money to and from crypto or use a crypto ATM, IT IS A SCAM! 100%.
Putting money into a crypto ATM is ONLY USED FOR SCAMS. 100%. I l... more
Apple Podcasts5Deborah K., Portland OR
United Statesa month ago - Important!
Such a timely and compassionate podcast. Must listen for all especially our older friends and relatives.
Apple Podcasts5SqKat42United States2 months ago - Like it
Good stories
Apple Podcasts5Hit the nail right
New Zealand2 months ago - Jeanette
I’ve listened to this podcast for years and I just have no sympathy for these marks any longer. Jeanette thought that an Indian security team would get her a new US social security number? She also doesn’t seem to know how electricity works. So many of the guests deserve their plights. I can’t believe how these idiots made so much money to begin with. The crime is that these privileged people never had to fend for themselves.
Apple Podcasts4Meh9873United States2 months ago Everyone should listen to this podcast! I have had scammers call me and I have never been fooled by them partly because I listen to The Perfect Scam. The only thing is the stories I hear on this podcast make me sick to my stomach that people do these terrible things to other people. My heart breaks for them, but we all need to know about the scammers' tricks so we can avoid them. Thank you, AARP, for this highly valuable information!
Podcast Addict52 months agoDianeAwen
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Apple Podcasts | #190 | United States/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #125 |  Denmark/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #179 |  South Korea/True Crime |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Argentina/True Crime |
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What is The Perfect Scam about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A series focused on real people who encountered scams, from intimate victim stories to the methods scammers use and the responses from law enforcement, policy makers, and guardians of consumer protection. Episodes tend to mix personal narratives with expert insights, covering financial fraud, romance scams, SIM swaps, check washing, and deepfake technology, while highlighting practical prevention tips and resources. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, spanning victims, police, prosecutors, researchers, and advocacy organizations, which offers both emotional resonance and actionable guidance. Listeners may find the show especially helpful for recognizing red flags, understanding scam ecosystems, and learning how communities mobilize... more
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Recent guests on The Perfect Scam include:
1. Pam Dodds
2. Pat Marsh
3. Lisa Fletcher
4. Detective Gillespie
5. Bill Kerrigan
6. Dan Raychek
7. Jerry Walsh
8. Petey O'Brien Brisson
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