Real Stories, Expert Advice
Fraud happens every day, and good people are getting swindled out of their money at an alarming rate.
On the True Fraud podcast, we sit down with victims of fraud and listen to their story – then chat with an expert to analyze what happened, talk through the red flags, and leave you with tips and tricks on how to avoid getting scammed.
True Fraud #004 - Amanda and the Bail Bond
Amanda missed jury duty and now has a warrant out for her arrest! Or does she? In this episode, Billy and Judge Marci Adkisson listen to Amanda’s story about being called by the “sheriff” and how he helped her pay the bond to avoid arrest.
True Fraud #003 - Lily and the Gift-wrapped Cash
True Fraud – Real Stories, Expert Advice In this episode, Billy and Kathy (a Branch Manager) react and discuss Lily’s story about being convinced to send $9,000 through the mail. It starts with a notification on her daughter’s tablet, and spirals into a trip to another town to mail the wrapped-up cash.
True Fraud #002 - Nick and His Amygdala
True Fraud – Real Stories, Expert Advice In this episode, Billy and Dr. Kevin Garrett (Oregon Institute of Technology) listen to Nick’s story about a threat of arrest from scammers claiming to be the County Sheriff, his fight or flight response, and how Nick lost $3,000 in cash.
True Fraud #001 - George and the Crypto Machine
In this episode, Billy and Alex (a Fraud Analyst) react and discuss George’s story about being tricked out of $38,000 through an elaborate phone call that involved a scam email, fake police action, a supposed investigation into his credit union, and a trip to a crypto machine.


