Inside the FBI: How Scammers Steal Millions Every Day (Ep 83)
In this episode, FBI agent Bret Curtis discusses the latest scams, including crypto fraud, romance scams, and business email compromises. Learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to these sophisticated schemes to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Key Topics
- Crypto investment scams and red flags
- Romance scams and emotional manipulation
- Business email compromise and impersonation
- AI voice impersonation and scam sophistication
- Steps to report and recover from fraud
- International criminal organizations and call centers
Guest: Bret Curtis
Special Agent Bret Curtis has been with the FBI for 20 years. He has been assigned to offices in Memphis, Chicago, and Phoenix, working various violent crime and terrorism matters. SA Curtis has also held supervisory roles and worked as the assistant legal attaché in San Salvador, where he was responsible for FBI initiatives in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Belize. SA Curtis has primarily worked elder fraud cases for the past five years and continues to work financial crime matters in the Salt Lake City office. Prior to his employment with the FBI, he worked as a police officer and detective.
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