m3u

Puppy Scammers Steal Thousands

After the loss of the family dog, Tana is determined to find a new canine companion for her husband who suffers from dementia. Hoping to surprise him for Christmas, Tana finds a breeder online and sen

m3u

1301: The Real Catch Me If You Can part 9 (update)

Frank is Back!This update episode is loaded with new allegations and capers. Like the time Frank a cop with a paper badge and a toy gun.Posed as a pilot to work

m3u

93. The Teenager (Malachi Love-Robinson)

An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor. Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician

m3u

International Crime Ring Sets Up in West Virginia College Town

Huntington, West Virginia, is an idyllic college town on the Ohio River, but it’s also the epicenter of a massive international internet crime ring. Federal prosecutor Katie Robeson hasn’t been on the

m3u

1215- The Proxy part 2

In today's episode, we will talk about how to treat perpetrators of Munchausen by Proxy—if that's even possible. And also, what happens when you suspect a mother of abuse? Should you report it? And wh

m3u

S1215- The Proxy part 2

In today's episode, we will talk about how to treat perpetrators of Munchausen by Proxy—if that's even possible. And also, what happens when you suspect a mother of abuse? Should you report it? And wh

m3u

Words Matter: Blame Fraud on Criminals, Not Victims

In this special episode of The Perfect Scam, Bob hosts a roundtable discussion on changing the conversation around victim blaming. Far too often, the blame for financial fraud is directed at the victi

m3u

1214- The Proxy part 1

In today's episode, we'll discuss Munchausen by Proxy and how to identify it. And I'm not talking about scandalous stories like the ones you've seen on TV. In fact, we will focus on the less popular c

m3u

S1214- The Proxy part 1

In today's episode, we'll discuss Munchausen by Proxy and how to identify it. And I'm not talking about scandalous stories like the ones you've seen on TV. In fact, we will focus on the less popular c

m3u

92. The Phantom (Imperial Food Products)

Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building. Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety

m3u

The Perfect Scam’ Celebrates 5 Years!

This April marks five years of “The Perfect Scam” podcast! Since launching in 2018, we’ve brought you stories of fraud told by the people who lived them, stories of trauma but also of bravery and triu

m3u

S1213: The Stalker part 13 (The Arraignment)

Just when you thought this case couldn't get any crazier.The night before the arraignment, Dr. Gressman's former patient, Chelsea, starts badgering my followers on Instagram. The tone of her texts a

m3u

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 2

In Part 2, criminals are running the grandparent scam all over the San Diego area. Often crimes like this go unsolved, but FBI agent Brady Finta and his law enforcement partners believe this situation

m3u

S1212: The Stalker part 12

Note: Tune in to the end of the episode for some breaking news on this case.This series started as a whodunit about a menacing cyberstalker. But in reality, it turned into something else... something

m3u

91. The Balloon Boy (Richard Heene)

A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon. Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong

m3u

FBI and Grandmother Bring Down Crime Ring, Part 1

When Susan gets a frantic call from her “grandson” saying he’s been in a terrible accident, she doesn’t waste any time. She rushes to get him the $9,000 he requested for legal fees, but as soon as she

m3u

INTRODUCING: Against the Odds: Alaska Bear Attack

Against the Odds: Alaska Bear AttackWhat if you were stranded on a mountaintop? Or survived a plane crash? Or attacked by a bear in the dead of winter? These might sound like action movie plots, but f

m3u

S1211: The Stalker part 11

In this week's episode, we investigate who may be responsible for the harassing messages sent to the Rodriguez family. The postal inspector and the detectives assigned to the case have their sights se

m3u

A Texas Hospice Provider’s Deadly Scheme, Part 2

AsFBI Special Agent Cook and partnersat the Department of Health and Human Services dig deeper into the records of Novus Healthcare, they are shocked to findfraud every step of the way. From falsifyin

m3u

S1210: The Stalker part 10

Examining the Evidence:Is Someone in the Rodriguez House Responsible for the Stalking?As the investigation into the cyberstalking of the Rodriguez family continues, new information has come to light a

m3u

A Texas Hospice Provider’s Deadly Scheme, Part 1

Hospice is an essential service that many families depend on during a difficult time, but the combination of loved ones under emotional stress plus hospice benefits provided by Medicare can attract un

m3u

S1209: The Stalker part 9

Munchausen by Proxy Accusations:Is the Rodriguez Family Stalking series started out as a story of cyberstalking, but it has taken an unexpected turn. In the latest episode, we delve in

m3u

S1208: The Stalker part 8

Dr. Grace Gressman speaks out about the Rodriguez family stalking caseIn today's episode, we finally hear from Dr. Grace Gressman, the woman at the center of the Rodriguez family's cyberstalking saga.

m3u

S1207: The Stalker part 7

Doctor and Husband Cleared as Suspects in Rodriguez Stalking CaseThe Rodriguez family has been the target of a cyberstalker for over three years. Despite their efforts to involve the police and find h

m3u

S1206: The Stalker part 6

Cyberstalker Resumes Harassment of Rodriguez Family, Targets Infant DaughterAfter months of peace, the cyberstalker who has been tormenting Claudia and David Rodriguez for years has returned. This tim

m3u

Rerun: The Switch (Flint Water Crisis)

A cost-cutting decision to switch municipal water sources leads to a public health crisis in Flint, Michigan. Prelude: The discovery and response to the lead contamination of Washington, D.C. drinking

m3u

S1205: The Stalker part 5

The Stalker part 5Claudia and David Rodriguez have five children, four of whom are adults, and most have severe medical or mental health issues. Two of their adult children are so disabled that the Ro

m3u

Bonus: Trending Scams to Look Out for in 2023

In this bonus episode, Bob Sullivan invites anti-fraud activists Frank McKenna and Ayelet Biger-Levin to take stock of where we are in the fight against fraud and look ahead to the trends listeners sh

m3u

S1204: The Stalker part 4

Rodriguez Family Fights to Prove Daughter's Innocence in the face of Stalking AccusationsFor over three years, Claudia and David Rodriguez have been dealing with the terror of being stalked. Despite t

m3u

Fake Doctor Runs Phony Medical Spa Scheme, Part 2

In part 2, Jill Alper has already made a$10,000 investment in Dr. Dan’s medical spa business when her friend Holly Saunders learns that he is a con man with a lengthy criminal record. Determined to st

m3u

S1203: The Stalker part 3

From Victims to Suspects: The Bizarre Turn of Events in the Rodriguez Family's Cyber Stalking CaseIn the world of cyberstalking, it's not uncommon for victims to have an idea of who their perpetrator

m3u

Rerun: The Vigilante (Pat Johnson)

An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor. Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician3