Fraud Squad
Season 2 Episode 13 - Elder Frauds and Sweetheart Scams
The elderly are often preyed upon by fraudsters. Whatʼs even more shocking is that these crimes often come at the hands of someone they know and trust.
Audio Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Starring:Tom HnatiwLea Thompson
Season 2
S02:E01 - Credit Card / Advanced Fee
First we look at how credit card skimming works and then a story about a woman loses her entire business due to the deception of an Advanced Fee fraud.
S02:E02 - Military and Internet ID Theft
This compelling story demonstrates how callous fraudsters are and stoop to any level for profit.
S02:E03 - Counterfeit Memorabilia and Products
In the world of sports memorabilia, counterfeit products can make criminals rich.
S02:E04 - Affinity and Realtor Fraud
Affinity frauds are perpetrated against people of particular social or ethnic groups.
S02:E05 - Charity Frauds
Societyʼs altruism can be easily affirmed through the donations given to charities in times of need.
S02:E06 - Automotive Scams
Automobiles play a major part of our daily lives and we put our trust in those people that maintain and sell used vehicles.
S02:E07 - Investment Fraud (Saxton)
In the early 20th century a man scammed people out of their savings through an elaborate plan that is now referred to as a Ponzi scheme.
S02:E08 - Investment Fraud (Butler)
An investment manager targets over 70 elderly individuals.
S02:E09 - Lottery Scams
Investigating lottery scams.
S02:E10 - Cemetery Funeral Fraud
This episode uncovers the horrifying story of a funeral home outside Chicago involved with selling recycled graves.
S02:E11 - Romance Scams (Kent)
Romance and relationship frauds can be particularly devastating due to the amount of personal involvement between the criminal and victim.
S02:E12 - Identity Theft
Throughout the world ID Theft has become a common and major crime.
S02:E13 - Elder Frauds and Sweetheart Scams
The elderly are often preyed upon by fraudsters. Whatʼs even more shocking is that these crimes often come at the hands of someone they know and trust.
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