Sign up for Sarah's Newsletter on https://eastvalleystopscams.orgIn this eye-opening IEBN episode, Sarah Osborne exposes the shocking scam tactics scammers are using in 2025. From sophisticated AI-driven frauds and realistic deepfake videos to alarming sextortion schemes targeting teenagers, Sarah reveals exactly how these scams work and, most importantly, how you can protect yourself and your family.Sarah Osborne shares her personal journey from victim to advocate after her mother became a target of an IRS phone scam, resulting in significant financial loss. Driven by this experience, Sarah has dedicated her life to raising awareness of scams and promoting their prevention, especially among vulnerable populations such as seniors and teens.Watch this video to discover:
- How artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology are revolutionizing scams.
- Why sextortion scams are on the rise, putting young people at extreme risk.
- Critical tips on how to identify scams early and avoid becoming the next victim.
- Practical steps to safeguard your personal information from scammers.
Stay ahead of scammers and keep your family safe with Sarah Osborne’s essential scam prevention advice for 2025.Video Timestamps: • 00:00 – Introduction to Scam Awareness with Sarah Osborne • 01:04 – Sarah’s mission: Protecting seniors from scams • 01:33 – Sarah shares how her mother fell victim to an IRS phone scam • 03:03 – Sarah’s retirement from ESRI and transition to scam advocacy • 04:10 – Sarah’s background in mapping and computer science • 06:25 – Discovering scam vulnerabilities in professional settings • 07:20 – Why anyone can fall victim to scams • 09:41 – AI scams, deepfakes, and voice cloning explained • 10:44 – Pig Butchering: How victims lose their life savings • 12:12 – Scammers’ psychological tactics and social engineering • 13:18 – Best practices to avoid phone and text scams • 14:43 – The Grandparent Scam and creating urgency • 16:44 – How to handle suspicious emails and phishing attempts • 19:16 – Sarah’s efforts to educate communities about scams • 19:40 – Sextortion scams targeting teenagers • 22:07 – Why ongoing scam awareness is critical • 25:03 – How businesses can protect themselves from scams • 26:30 – Importance of strong passwords and two-factor authentication • 28:18 – Recommended resources for scam education (AARP, FBI, YouTube) • 30:03 – Key takeaways: Never trust unsolicited requests, especially involving Bitcoin
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