Gut Check – How I Didn’t Get Scammed

Nickel & Crime

When almost everyone with a phone and an email address (that’s most of us) has confronted criminal attempts to steal their money, how does anyone avoid being scammed?

The law of averages means the more times a scammer tries, the better their chances of a home run. So they try…a lot. But for every pitch, there are also loads of strikes, and when it comes to learning how to protect yourself from scams, the stories of those near misses are as valuable as the big hits.

That’s why in this episode we're investigating the near-scam experiences of real people who paid attention to the warning signs, listened to their gut, and didn't get scammed.

About the Show

Welcome to Season 3 of Nickel & Crime! Take a deep dive into today’s most devious scams, as we expose the psychological tactics and surprising methods used to drain thousands of victims of billions of dollars every year.

At a time when financial crime is increasingly sophisticated, we go behind the schemes to understand the often brilliant – and sometimes foolish – crooks at work, so you can stay alert and avoid becoming their next victim.

In season 3, Nickel & Crime returns with new mind-twisting stories… and something more. We’re also taking a peek behind the curtain to see how Early Warning helps keep the U.S. financial ecosystem healthy using technology that can stop these bad actors before they strike.

With more focus on what you need to know to spot a scam, alongside our signature immersive storytelling, Nickel & Crime is back to dissect the deception, for your protection.

About Early Warning

Nickel & Crime is the award-winning financial true crime show brought to you by Early Warning®, a financial services technology leader that has been empowering and protecting consumers, small businesses, and the U.S. financial system with cutting-edge fraud and payment solutions for more than three decades. Through unmatched network intelligence and partnerships with more than 2,500 bank and credit union brands, we increase access to financial services and products, and protect financial transactions. We are the company behind Zelle®, and PazeSM online checkout solution. To learn more about Early Warning, visit www.earlywarning.com.

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