Topic: Credit Card Scams

2 chapters across the catalog

Florida Ounce
Episode 1790 2:52:46 - 2:54:34

1790: Florida Ounce

Car Crash Prank on Phone Solicitors

A recording captures a woman pranking a suspected credit card solicitor from India by faking a car crash during the call. As the solicitor continues to demand her credit card number, the woman plays sound effects of a collision and screams that she is bleeding. The solicitor's refusal to break script despite the apparent emergency is noted for its absurdity.

Digital Dementia
Episode 1542

1542: Digital Dementia

Credit Card Scams, Reverse Mortgages, and Show Introduction

Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the program from Texas and Silicon Valley. Dvorak reports receiving a scam call offering 0% interest on credit cards, leading to a discussion about the frequency of telemarketing calls. Curry jokes about eventually calling Dvorak to offer a reverse mortgage.