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The Grandparent Scam is a particularly nasty crime that impacts people on a financial and emotional level. The consequences are dire and can affect generations of a family. In this episode, host Adam Cook talks with Edmonton Police Detective Trevor Semotiuk about how you can avoid becoming a victim of the Grandparent Scam.

Love makes people do strange things. When it comes to scams, this is probably the oldest one in the book: Romance Scams. Criminals play on the heart strings of victims while draining their bank accounts. This scam is more common now than ever before due to the advent of social media. The impact on victims and their families can be devastating on victims and their families. Join host Adam Cook as he speaks to Edmonton Police Detective Dayna Bulas about how you can protect yourself from getting the big kiss off.

If you've been scammed once, don’t let it happen twice. Funds Recovered scams involve scammers re-victimizing those who have already been financially scammed, saying that they can help recover the money you lost. Host Adam Cook talks with Edmonton Police Detectives Trevor Semotiuk and Scott Abbott about the rise of the Funds Recovered scam and steps you can take to protect yourself.

Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that's not dependent on a central authority, like governments or banks. While cryptocurrencies are not illegal, they are useful tools for scammers - easy to steal and tough to trace. Join host Adam Cook as he talks with Edmonton Police Detective Scott Abbott about the dark side of cryptocurrency.