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Ever wonder how you almost fell for that email? Or who's behind those convincing phone calls? The Scam Call unmasks the shocking reality of fraud, bringing you true stories and expert insights to protect yourself.

Each episode dives deep into the intricate world of cybercrime, revealing the tactics of con artists and the devastating impact of scams. We expose everything from sophisticated online phishing schemes to elaborate identity theft, giving you the knowledge to recognize the red flags before it's too late. This isn't just about cautionary tales; it's about empowering you with real-world defense strategies.

New episodes drop daily, Monday through Sunday, at 4:00 AM, ensuring you get your essential dose of fraud prevention every single day. Expect compelling narratives, breakdowns of current scam trends, and practical advice you can implement immediately. We cover everything from investment scams and tech support fraud to romance scams and cryptocurrency cons.

This podcast is for anyone who wants to stay one step ahead of criminals, protect their money, and secure their personal information. If you're concerned about digital security, online safety, or simply curious about how these intricate deceptions work, you've found your essential guide. Subscribe to The Scam Call and arm yourself with the ultimate defense against deception.© 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators ノンフィクション犯罪
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  • The $6,200 Paper Trail: How a Church Receipt Toppled a Freight Fraud

    The $6,200 Paper Trail: How a Church Receipt Toppled a Freight Fraud
    2026/08/07
    The $6,200 Paper Trail: How a Church Receipt Toppled a Freight Fraud

    Cold receipts, a seized compressor in Lubbock, and a church storage box set in motion a fraud unraveling that cost ranchers thousands. Who noticed a $6,200 invoice and why did a thermal paper log claiming 912 miles of refrigerated transport over four days turn out to describe a truck that never moved?

    In this episode, we tell how routine paperwork, community trust, and two everyday people exposed a multi-year scheme in West Texas - and how a single tipped box and a ranch-book discrepancy opened a courtroom door. Could a church volunteer and a 22-year-old bookkeeper really topple a freight fraud built on invoices and thermal logs?

    Person: Dennis Jenkins
    Location: Mabry, Texas
    Date: late October 2021
    Case: Exhibit Seven (thermal paper refrigeration log)
    Amount: $6,200

    - The refrigeration log recorded 38°F maintained across 912 miles over four days in late October 2021.
    - Lone Range Logistics LLC opened in spring 2017 and billed 60 to 80 hauls over four years across three West Texas counties.
    - Ed Pulaski paid $6,200 for refrigerated transport for breeding stock and received an invoice packet including the thermal log.
    - A refrigeration unit was seized in a Lubbock repair yard and remained there for the entire four-day period the log claimed the truck was in transit.
    - Karen O'Connor photographed eight invoice pages from a tipping box in the church storage room on the third Tuesday of November 2021.

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  • The Mason Jar That Exposed a $231,000 Honey Scam

    The Mason Jar That Exposed a $231,000 Honey Scam
    2026/08/06
    The Mason Jar That Exposed a $231,000 Honey Scam

    A small half-pint mason jar, sealed in red wax and tucked with certificate SH-3-0047, sat on a nature-trail post for two weeks before anyone understood it signaled a $231,000 shortfall in a local honey investment scheme-how did one jar undo three seasons of trust? Listen to how a single numbered certificate snapped a community's faith and revealed systematic misrepresentation in plain sight.

    In this episode, we tell the story of the Sweet Farro Cooperative and the people it touched: the investors who bought shares, the neighbors who smelled the hives, and the documents that didn’t add up-what exactly broke down between demonstration and reporting?

    Person: Harvey Carter
    Event: Registration of Sweet Farro Cooperative in spring 2016
    Case: Certificate SH-3-0047
    Investors: 112
    Shortfall: approximately $231,000

    - The trail jar was placed before 6 a.m. on September 11, 2019 and sat for two weeks before being understood.
    - The cooperative ran for three seasons and drew in 112 investors.
    - Season One launched in spring 2016 with 61 investors and approximately $94,000 in committed capital.
    - Carter listed 187 colonies in filings across three consecutive years despite his demonstration hives never exceeding 40 functioning colonies.
    - Nancy Mueller bought a half-share in March 2018 for $300 and received certificate SH-3-0047.

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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved.
    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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  • The Fake Booster Who Took a Town's $206,000 - Ledger in a Safe

    The Fake Booster Who Took a Town's $206,000 - Ledger in a Safe
    2026/08/05
    The Fake Booster Who Took a Town's $206,000 - Ledger in a Safe

    A town trusted a booster with $206,000 and kept a framed donation certificate on the wall - but the "Hendricks County Athletic Foundation" never existed and the real ledger ended up in a river. How did a local coach convert community goodwill into cash, and why did his private spiral-bound record conclude, "Balance irrecuperable. Close."?

    In this episode, you will hear how donations from 33 victims flowed into a single checking account, how investigators found no EIN or nonprofit filings, and how a waterlogged safe recovered by a resident became central evidence - was this an elaborate one-time fraud or part of a pattern?

    Person: Jason Dixon
    Amount: $206,000
    Victims: 33 donors
    Location: Calloway, Hendricks County
    Evidence recovered: fireproof document safe with spiral-bound ledger

    - The largest single donation was $100,000 from Ted Kelso of Kelso Brothers Supply.
    - Donations were collected over fourteen months and totalled $206,000.
    - The safe was retrieved from the Dunmore River at 6:41 AM by Connie Andrews using a trotline.
    - The ledger’s final handwritten line read: "Balance irrecuperable. Close."
    - At the time of subpoena, the Dixon account balance was $412.

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    This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission from OBOMEDIA is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.
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    19 分
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