Podcast: When the Scam Sounds Real: How to Spot Fraud Before It’s Too Late with Donna Olah-Reiken
Podcast: When the Scam Sounds Real: How to Spot Fraud Before It’s Too Late with Donna Olah-Reiken
Scammers don’t need you to be careless. They just need you to be rushed, distracted, lonely, or convinced that someone you trust needs help right now.
In this episode, Stacy sits down with Donna Olah-Reiken to unpack how today’s scams are becoming harder to spot, from AI voice cloning and hacked emails to romance fraud, fake investments, and financial abuse by people close to you. They also share practical ways to slow things down, verify what’s real, and build a trusted circle that can help protect you and your money.
You’ll hear them discuss:
- How AI voice cloning is making emergency calls from “family members” frighteningly convincing
- Why urgency, fear, and emotional pressure are some of the biggest tools scammers use
- How hacked emails, fake meeting links, QR codes, and software downloads can open the door to fraud
- Why romance scams and fake investment platforms often build trust slowly before asking for larger amounts of money
- The financial red flags that can signal abuse, including unusual purchases, cash withdrawals, new accounts, and changes in spending patterns
- Why caregivers, family members, and other trusted people can sometimes be the source of financial exploitation
- Simple ways to protect yourself, including calling trusted numbers directly, using a family safe word, reviewing transactions regularly, and creating a circle of people you trust
Resources
Donna Olah-Reiken on Preferred Business Solutions | Preferred Business Management Solutions | LinkedIn | Email: donna@preferredsbs.com
Stacy Francis on LinkedIn | X(Twitter) | Email
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