Archive Episode: How Scammers Could Sell Your Land (Without You Knowing)

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Bad Neighbor: The Man Who Defrauded a Small Town, Part 1

In the charming small town of Hamilton, New York, home of Colgate University, Burt Marshall is a well-known figure. He prepares taxes and sells insurance to many residents, sponsors local youth sports teams, and is frequently seen riding his bicycle on Main Street. When clients v ...  Show more

70th Birthday Ruined by a Jury Duty Scam

On Gale's 70th birthday, she is just finishing her shift at work and looking forward to a special dinner with her husband, when the celebration is suddenly cut short. Among the birthday messages she has received is a frightening voicemail from the "Maricopa County Sheriff's Offic ...  Show more

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