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The Perfect Scam

by AARP
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About the show

AARP'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.

Latest episodes

  • 70th Birthday Ruined by a Jury Duty Scam

    September 25, 2026 · 36 min

    On Gale's 70th birthday, she is just finishing her shift at work and looking forward to a special dinner with her husband, when the celebration is suddenly cut short. Among the birthday messages she has received is a frightening voicemail…

  • Realtor's Identity Stolen to Defraud Renters

    September 18, 2026 · 43 min

    Daniel is a New Orleans firefighter starting a second career as a realtor. Before he even gets his first listing, he discovers that someone has stolen his identity and is setting up dozens of property showings. Meanwhile, hopeful renters…

  • $1.3 Million Fake Investigation Scam

    September 11, 2026 · 55 min

    Larry and Barbara have issues with their Amazon account, so they welcome a call from "Amazon" customer service. They learn that their personal information has been compromised and used in a money-laundering scheme. To help the government…

  • Archive Episode: A Reality TV Star's Telemarketing Scheme

    September 4, 2026 · 45 min

    In this 2023 episode, Penny takes an online training course in social media marketing, hoping to build her hobby into a business. After this initial small investment, she is flooded with calls from companies selling different website…

  • Frequent Flier Lands in a $12,000 Scam

    August 28, 2026 · 46 min

    David is a seasoned traveler who has visited over 30 countries. He and his wife are looking forward to a trip to Budapest when he receives an email from Lufthansa about a scheduling change. Hoping to rebook their connecting flight and…

  • Phony Publisher Promises Bestsellers

    August 21, 2026 · 32 min

    Writing is Barbara's retirement hobby and her passion. She has several self-published books, but she dreams of her stories reaching a wider audience. So when a company called PageTurner contacts her with exciting plans for her books, she…

  • How One Family Stopped a Crypto Romance Scam

    August 14, 2026 · 52 min

    A late-night call from their son Brian has Barry and Joan concerned. Brian sounds panicked and says he urgently needs $280,000. They do not have that kind of money available, and Barry, a trained counselor, immediately senses that…

  • Archive Episode: FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

    August 7, 2026 · 43 min

    In Part 2 of this 2023 episode, criminals are running the grandparent scam all over the San Diego area. Often crimes like this go unsolved, but FBI agent Brady Finta and his law enforcement partners believe this situation is unique. There…