Scam DamNation
Host Lillian Cauldwell presents a new program, Scam DamNation, sharing her personal experiences of being scammed twice—initially by a man from Europe, followed by a fraudulent celebrity impersonator. Ms. Cauldwell delves into the repercussions of what she terms a "romantic scam," detailing the distress it caused her, including the creation of a police record once the scam is reported. She elucidates the impact of such scams and their potential consequences. In this beta podcast, she calls for individuals who have been similarly deceived to share their stories and coping strategies Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scam-damnation--6202894/support.
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As always, be careful with any inheritance fraud offers that seem too good to be true. If you'...
In today’s episode of Scam DamNation host Lillian Cauldwell warns about Customer Service Scams and gives key tips to help protect your personal information.—where unsuspecting callers believe they’ve reached a company’s support line, only to be redirected into a scam. Red Flags to Watch For: Slow down—don’t rush into providing personal information.
Be extra cautious when booking trips—travel scams are rampant. Avoid posting cust...
In today’s episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell shares essential tips to help travelers stay safe abroad and avoid common travel scams to avoid. From taxi fraud and ATM theft to deceptive friendship bracelets, Lillian breaks down 32 active scams that travelers must watch out for—not just to protect their money, but to prevent real danger to themselves and their families.
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In today’s episode of ScamDamNation with Lillian C., we examine how the latest GOP tax proposal reshapes national priorities—cutting essential services while expanding tax breaks for the wealthy. In response, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar released a joint statement, warning.
This controversial GOP Tax Plan has sparked nationwide debate over fairness, priorities, and econo...
Scammers are posing as Geek Squad representatives, targeting victims through calls, texts, and emails, hoping to drain wallets and digital accounts. Don’t fall for the scare tactic.How to Protect Yourself Verify the Caller – Never trust an unsolicited message—confirm you’re speaking with the REAL Geek Squad at Best Buy.
Use Official Contacts – Best Buy provides direct phone numbers—call them first before engaging with any suspicio...
In today’s episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell reveals a new Google email scam exposed that's tricking users with fake legal notices. These deceptive emails appear to come from Google, threatening legal action and claiming to serve a subpoena. But it’s a ploy to steal your personal data by exploiting your trust.
Stay ahead of the fraudsters by tuning in to today’s episode. Learn how to spot this dangerous scam, protect...
In today's episode of *Scam DamNation with Lillian*, Lillian uncovers a troubling new scam targeting victims of identity theft and previous scams. Scammers are impersonating law enforcement officials or government agents, pressuring these victims to pay a fee to supposedly retrieve their stolen personal and financial information. **DO NOT FALL for their demands.**Real law enforcement officers and legitimate government employees wil...
In today's episode of Scam DamNation with host Lillian Caldwell, Lillian delves into the alarming world of Pirate Titles—explaining how these schemes enable scammers to steal property titles from unsuspecting landowners and homeowners. By using fraudulent documents, intimidation tactics, and pressuring victims to act quickly, these criminals are hijacking properties with unsettling ease.Lillian shares a recent case involving Katie ...
In today’s episode of Scam DamNation with Lillian C, Lillian uncovers the hidden dangers of cell phone surveillance. She reveals how your device can secretly collect personal and financial information, as well as other valuable content, only to have it sold to the highest bidder.
This invasive practice opens the door for scammers to exploit your data, using it for fraudulent schemes and other nefarious purposes. Stay tuned as Lillia...
On this episode of *Scam DamNation*, host Lillian Cauldwell exposes a new scheme orchestrated by Chinese criminal gangs. The scam targets users of electronic devices, particularly Apple and Android, with messages claiming an unpaid toll road bill. These messages threaten that failure to pay will result in fines or the loss of your driver’s license.
Don’t be fooled—it’s a fraudulent ploy to steal your personal and financial informati...
Today, we’re exposing the tricks behind home security scams—where unsuspecting homeowners are targeted by aggressive door-to-door salespeople or harassing phone calls. These scammers pressure you into buying fake security systems, but don’t be fooled. Watch out for these red flags: if the salesperson demands immediate payment and a signature, shut the door or hang up.
They may sound convincing, offering discounts or special deals, b...
Leveraging the Xfinity forum, Ms. Cauldwell sheds light on the tactics scammers employ to siphon money from unsuspecting customers while avoiding detection.
Si...
In today's episode of *Scam DamNation: Social Security Scams and Protection,* host Lillian Cauldwell dives into crucial information and protective measures to prevent social security scams. Ms. Cauldwell outlines the essential steps individuals need to take to avoid clicking on malicious links, engaging with fake Social Security Administration employees, or falling prey to other devious tactics scammers use to access and misuse per...
In today's episode of ScamDamNation, host Lillian Cauldwell reports on the 190 million people breach at United Healthcare. The year previous to that Change Healthcare had a data breach of more than 100 million people. The healthcare facility stated that it sent out letters to all patients involved. The information was breached by ransomware hackers.
The information taken was social security numbers, medical coding, patient names, pa...
In today's episode of "Scam DamNation," host Lillian Cauldwell delves into the world of Amazon scams and how to avoid them. With Amazon being a popular online retailer, scammers often exploit its widespread use to trick unsuspecting consumers. They employ tactics such as fake websites, malicious links, and various other methods to steal your identity and personal and banking information.
These scammers can drain your finances by ob...
In today's episode of Scam DamNation, host Lillian S. Cauldwell explores the latest email fraud scheme. How do these scammers operate? They hack into a victim’s email account and obtain wiring instructions. By creating a rule in Outlook to bypass the victim and directly reach the banker, they manage to redirect funds to their account. Fortunately, the bank notified the victim about the suspicious activity and halted further withdra...
In today's episode of Scam DamNation, hosted by Lillian S. Cauldwell, we'll delve into the four crucial steps you can take to protect yourself from online Scams and hackers in the new year of 2025. Just when you thought the new year could bring better times, it becomes evident that hackers and scammers are still alive and well.
And if you think you're safe, think again—we'll be discussing the notorious 2024 hack of the U.S. Departm...
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