In This Episode

In this episode of Dollars to Dreams, host Tyler Hafford is joined by Penobscot Financial Advisors’ Chief Operations and Compliance Officer, Hannah Tackett, for another installment in a new series on cyber scams. Today, they talk about “Ted,” a victim who was tricked by a scammer into a devastating blackmail scheme, and what happened when the money ran out. Tyler and Hannah break down his story and the tactics scammers use to prey on connection, trust, and online connections, and they offer invaluable tips on how you can protect yourself from falling victim to these increasingly sophisticated frauds.

YOU’LL LEARN:

• How the Scam Works: A look at how scammers build trust and exploit victims through months of emotional manipulation, to place their victim into as compromising a position as possible.

• Red Flags to Watch For: Practical insights on what to look out for, including the dangers of engaging with people you’ve never met in person, sending sensitive information over the internet, and sharing your passwords with people you don’t truly know.

• Protecting Yourself: Actionable strategies for safeguarding your information, including how to sniff out red flags online, and learn how scammers play on your basic desires for love and connection, and how to avoid becoming a target.