5 chapters across the catalog
The Federal Trade Commission has issued a warning regarding a new phishing scam targeting Netflix users. Fraudulent emails asking for payment confirmation are being used to steal credentials. The segment notes that such scams are common and often serve as "native ads" for security services or streaming platforms.
A listener shares a sophisticated phishing email purportedly from a lawyer for Christine Lagarde at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The email claims to have discovered seized funds that can be released to the recipient. The hosts identify it as a variation of the "Nigerian Prince" scam and warn against following up with such fraudulent offers.
Target Data Breach Email, Experian Credit Services
The hosts discuss the official email sent by Target following its massive data breach, which many users mistook for a scam. The email encourages victims to sign up for a free year of credit monitoring through Experian, which the hosts view as a way to further integrate consumers into the credit agency system.
TVNZ Advertising Restrictions, Dutch Email Lottery Scam
Reporters at New Zealand's TVNZ were reportedly instructed not to produce content that would offend advertisers, highlighting the conflict between commercial interests and journalism. Separately, a fraudulent "Uni Lotto" email scam originating from the Netherlands claims to pick winners randomly by email address. The scam promises payouts of 750,000 euros to lure victims into providing personal information.
John Dvorak attempts to start a new segment reading from his email spam box, specifically a "419" scam from a supposed bank manager in Ghana. Adam Curry quickly shuts down the segment, noting that similar bits are common on low-quality top 40 radio.
