Have you ever been scammed? You're not alone. From emotionally manipulative phone calls to fake authorities, lost pet scams, and cryptocurrency traps, this conversation blends real stories, personal experience, and practical awareness. The episode moves from shock and vulnerability to empowerment, ending on moments of justice where scammers are caught out or beaten at their own game. The core message is simple and human: scams thrive on fear, urgency, and isolation, and awareness plus connection is the strongest defence.

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TOPICS COVERED:

-Phishing and impersonation scams

-Emotional manipulation and urgency tactics

-Public records and personal data exposure

-Bank fraud and two-step verification traps

-Lost pet and charity scams

-Cryptocurrency and “get rich quick” schemes

-Social media and LinkedIn-based scams

-Scammer psychology and victim profiling

-Trusting your intuition and asking for help

Key Quotes

“Scammers rely on shame to keep you quiet.”

“If it feels urgent, stop and question it.”

“Your bank will never ask for your verification code.”

“Trust your intuition. It’s there for a reason.”

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Cold Open

0:41 - Welcome to The Munch Corner

1:00 - Hot Chocolate Time

2:00 - What We're Covering Today

3:00 - Ankle Monitor Scam

8:00 - Public Records Exploitation

12:00 - Savanah's Bank Scam

14:48 - The Hold Music Red Flag

17:30 - Bank Fraud Protection

20:56 - Subscribe Reminder

21:30 - Lost Pet Scam

24:50 - How Shelters Really Work

26:10 - $5K Crypto Revenge Story

30:50 - Getting the Money Back

31:30 - Crypto Scams Explained

34:00 - LinkedIn Fake Profiles

35:50 - WhatsApp Red Flag

40:15 - Omar's IRS Scam Story

42:30 - Pretending to Be Police

46:10 - Wasting Scammers' Time

48:30 - Trust Your Intuition

50:40 - Travel Scams Teaser

51:00 - Outro

Drink of the Episode: Hot Chocolate takes the stage

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