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True Fraud: Real Stories, Expert Advice

True Crime EN ↓ 6 episodes

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. Brought to you by Pacific Crest Federal Credit Union. Federally insured by NCUA

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Episodes

Dave and the Caller ID 01.05.2026 31:37

Dave received a call from his credit union asking about a fraudulent transaction. Was it real? In this episode, Billy and Alex listen to Dave's story about being charged $199 over and over until his account was empty. True Fraud - Real Stories, Expert Advice

QR Codes 19.02.2026 11:37

Are QR codes safe to scan? Alex and Billy discuss how there may be hidden dangers. True Fraud - Real Stories, Expert Advice

Amanda and the Bail Bond 21.01.2026 37:09

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 - Real Stories, Expert Advice

Lily and the Gift-wrapped Cash 16.12.2025 16:26

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.

Nick and His Amygdala 18.11.2025 27:08

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.

George and the Crypto Machine 16.10.2025 26:52

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.