Episode 11: More About Scams: The Billions-of-Dollars Problem

Scams and fraud are becoming more sophisticated every year, impacting people of all ages and backgrounds. In this episode, Judy and Jess welcome a very special guest, Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, to discuss the growing threat of scams and the challenges of fighting fraud in today's technology-driven world. Russ shares insights from his work, practical advice for protecting yourself, and why awareness remains one of the most powerful tools we have. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: ⚠️ Scam Targets: Fraud impacts every generation 🎯 Common Scams: Romance, lottery, tech support schemes 📞 Verify Calls: Use trusted contact information 🔐 Report Fast: Quick action improves recovery odds 🌍 Big Business: Scam operations mimic corporations Learn more about Russ: https://www.justice.gov/usao-wdnc/staff-profile/united-states-attorney Website: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/ Shop Not Ready For the Farm Merch: https://www.notreadyforthefarm.com/shop Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notreadyforthefarm Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Not-Ready-For-The-Farm/61590988411070/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notreadyforthefarm_ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.