There's no scam more personal than having your very identity stolen.

In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell takes on one of the most personal and disruptive crimes facing Americans today: identity theft. In Identity Crisis, Dale and senior producer Marnie Zambri reveal how stolen personal information can unravel finances, security, and peace of mind in ways most people never see coming.

The episode follows real victims whose lives were upended by fraudulent accounts, drained bank balances, and repeated cyber attacks. Dale explains why identity theft is no longer limited to massive data breaches and how everyday activities like online shopping, tapping a credit card, or using public Wi Fi can open the door to fraud.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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Online shopping has become the norm for most of us. In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell takes on online shopping scams that leave victims empty handed, emotionally drained, and wondering what went wrong. From fake puppy listings to deceptive holiday deals, Deal or Steal exposes how scammers and shady sellers exploit convenience, emotion, and urgency in today's digital marketplace.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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There are few things more exciting than hearing you've won something or are in line to receive an unexpected windfall of cash. In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell uncovers the devastating reality behind advance fee scams, where the promise of a life changing windfall turns into financial wipeout. From fake sweepstakes winnings to phony lottery payouts, scammers are weaponizing hope and trust to drain victims of their savings.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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Most of us do our banking by phone these days, but that convenience comes at a cost. In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell dives into one of the fastest growing and most misunderstood scams in America: counterfeit check fraud. In Cashed or Crashed, Dale and senior producer Marnie Zambri reveal how scammers are exploiting trust, outdated banking systems, and online marketplaces to steal thousands of dollars at a time.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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It begins with trust, connection, and a moment of vulnerability that is quickly weaponized into fear, shame and secrecy. .In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell tackles one of the most disturbing and fastest growing online crimes today: sextortion scams. These crimes don't start out with threats or demands for money.

Dale and senior producer Marnie Zambri explain how sextortion works, why it targets both adults and children, and how predators silence victims. The episode features powerful testimony from families who have experienced the devastating consequences of online grooming and extortion, highlighting just how real and close to home this crime has become.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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Justice may be blind, but these days, she's also slow. In this episode of the Trust Issues Podcast, consumer investigator Dale Cardwell examines a troubling consequence of the post-COVID world: a justice system slowed by backlogs that leave victims waiting and scammers walking free. Justice Delayed takes a hard look at how pandemic era court shutdowns created ripple effects that are still hurting everyday consumers years later.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

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The pandemic sent many businesses, nonprofits and individuals into an economic tailspin. Government bailouts helped many stay afloat. But they also gave scammers a new way to exploit people in desperate situations. In this episode, you'll meet Lola. Lola's efforts to save her nonprofit nearly cost her everything thanks to this new breed of scams. And you can learn from her mistakes.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.

So much of life has moved on-line, including the search for our next place to live. But that's opened the door for rental scams. In this episode, you'll meet Corey, who thought he'd found the perfect downtown Atlanta apartment. But in reality, a scammer had found his next victim. Learn the mistakes to avoid when looking for a place to call home.

Through his company TrustDALE, Emmy award-winning consumer investigator Dale Cardwell applies nearly 30 years of investigative experience to his singular mission: to promote ethical business practices, empower consumers, and expose scammers.

TrustDALE.com connects consumers and companies with service providers who have passed Dale's seven point investigative process to ensure top quality work at a fair price. TrustDALE backs every job with a Make It Right Guarantee.

Since its launch, TrustDALE has recovered more than $1.5 million in goods and services for consumers while connecting great businesses with great customers every day.