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The Bank Called. It Wasn't the Bank. | The Scam Playbook Ep. 1
27 October 2026

The Bank Called. It Wasn't the Bank. | The Scam Playbook Ep. 1

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ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST:

What happens when your bank calls, but the person on the other end isn't actually your bank?

In the debut episode of The Scam Playbook, Kevin Thompson shares a personal experience involving a spoofed bank call that nearly fooled his wife.

From fake Microsoft support calls and romance scams to suspicious text messages and high-pressure door-to-door sales, scammers are finding increasingly sophisticated ways to exploit trust and steal your money.

We break down the warning signs, the tactics scammers use, and five simple rules to help protect your financial security.

Building wealth is important. Protecting it is just as critical.

Real Scams. Real Stories. Real Protection.

00:00 – The Bank Called. It Wasn't the Bank.

03:51 – The Growing Threat of Financial Fraud

05:10 – Microsoft Scams: Giving Strangers Access to Your Computer

07:33 – Bank Spoofing, Fake Calls & Verification Codes

10:15 – Door-to-Door Pressure, Romance Scams & Suspicious Messages

16:20 – Five Rules to Protect Your Money and Retirement

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