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May 14, 2025 66 mins
In this gripping episode of *Behind the Scams*, discover the harrowing true story of Father Bob, an 80-something retired priest from Chicago, who fell victim to a sophisticated PayPal imposter scam. What began as a seemingly legitimate email spiraled into a devastating fraud scheme that stripped him of his life savings. Join Nick and Sue as they unravel the psychological tactics used by scammers and share vital prevention tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. Don’t miss this essential episode that empowers you to recognize and combat online deception!

Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Behind The Scams: Priest Stealing Money From Scammers
  • (00:01:16) - Behind the Scams: PayPal Impersonation Scams
  • (00:02:28) - A Retired Priest Stumped by Scammer
  • (00:05:32) - How to Catch a Scammer from PayPal
  • (00:12:13) - How To Catch a Scammer From Duping Money From Bank
  • (00:19:44) - Why Scammers Target the Seniors
  • (00:20:44) - How They Stole Father Bob's Life Savings
  • (00:26:31) - How to Tell Scammer From Real Money
  • (00:28:15) - Five Warning Signs That Fake PayPal Agents Are Scamming You
  • (00:31:57) - Emotional Red Flags
  • (00:33:00) - How to Tell PayPal From Paypal: Legitimate Fraud Department
  • (00:38:59) - A Senior Scammer's Community
  • (00:45:29) - What are the common elements of scams?
  • (00:46:38) - Why Phone Calls Are So Much Safer Than Emails
  • (00:47:38) - Are These Scams More Distinct?
  • (00:49:16) - Are There Specific Demographics That Are More Vulnerable to Scams
  • (00:50:40) - How to Catch a Scammer From Scam
  • (00:54:47) - How to See When Scams Are Real
  • (00:57:07) - Should Scammers Scam You?
  • (00:58:56) - How to Report a Fraudulent Payment
  • (01:02:54) - PayPal Imposter Scammer Targets Father Bob
  • (01:04:40) - Behind The Scams
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