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What would it take to eliminate your exposure to all types of scams and rip-offs?  In this podcast we do a systemic evaluation of this question.  We discuss the various technology and lifestyle changes one would have to make to eliminate virtually all scams from one's life.  Listen for what it would take to become "The Un-scam-able Man". More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: FBI'S Internet Crime Report for 2025: https://www.ic3.gov/AnnualReport/Reports/2025_IC3Report.pdf

How much is your privacy and personal information worth to you?  What services are you willing to pay for to ensure your personal data remains private?  Are popular services such as Facebook really free if you don't pay for them?  This podcast discusses an economic assessment of "free" Internet services, the implications for your personal data, and the chain reaction effects of the rise of social media. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Mad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal Data | Electronic Frontier Foundation: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/01/mad-meta-dont-let-them-collect-and-monetize-your-personal-data  Meta (Facebook) Privacy Policy is at https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/ Privacy Act of 1974:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Privacy_Act_of_1974

There has been a lot of talk about artificial intelligence (AI) recently.  Some companies in the AI area are worth a lot of money now.  In this podcast we discuss historical predecessors to current AI systems, what makes a computer seem human-like, and some of the risks associated with using AI. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Symptom Checker with Body from WebMD - https://symptoms.webmd.com/  For better or worse, young people are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support - https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/health/mental-health-adolescents-chatbot-ai-wellness?cid=android_app  Deep Blue (chess computer) -  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_Blue_(chess_computer) Disney suing over copyright infringement - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpcWv1lHU6I&list=WL When we pay for AI cloud compute, what are we really paying for? - https://huggingface.co/blog/sasha/energy-cost-compute Project Iceberg - Coordinating the Human-AI Future - https://share.google/bax5y5BuYB4VvCwUI

Almost everyone is familiar with using passwords on their phones and computers.  Passwords are useful, but they also have serious limitations.  In this episode we discuss the history of passwords, the pros and cons of various password management tools, and the emergence of passkeys as a useful supplement to or replacement for passwords. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Still Using Passwords? It's Time to Upgrade to Passkeys Now https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/still-using-passwords-its-time-to-upgrade-to-passkeys  Wikipedia: Password https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Password The Evolution of Password Cracking: From MIT's First Hack to Modern Identity Threats  https://spycloud.com/blog/cryptography-of-password-cracking/  Password Strength Comparison - Information Management Systems and Services https://www.imss.caltech.edu/services/security/recommendations/passwords/password-table

Most people associate fake or misleading images with AI "slop".  However, one's voice can be cloned fairly easily and we all have several microphones near us all of the time. In this episode we discuss voice cloning, microphone proliferation, and the risks of potentially no longer being able to trust what you hear.   More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Web site used to clone my voice: Speechify Studio Is Your Tech Listening? Apple Settles Claim for Siri Eavesdropping: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/apple-settles-claim-for-siri-eavesdropping/  Age-Related Hearing Loss (Presbycusis): https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/age-related-hearing-loss Can I record a conversation? https://hoflaw.com/blog/can-i-record-a-conversation-in-virginia/

The days of being hopelessly lost are over for almost everyone almost all of the time.  Location services (like GPS) allow people to know where they are and where other people and things are located.  These services make life easier, but they also creates privacy risks and new opportunities for scammers who want to take advantage of them.  In this podcast we discuss the benefits and risks of locations services, why you should probably read the terms and conditions for your new car, and why in many ways your cell phone creates a very long leash. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Show Me Tracking Devices: A Comprehensive Guide to GPS Trackers for Personal and Business Use: https://www.motowatchdog.com/blog/show-me-tracking-devices-a-comprehensive-guide-to-gps-trackers-for-personal-and-business-use  EFF: Senators Expose Car Companies’ Terrible Data Privacy Practices: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/07/senators-expose-car-companies-terrible-data-privacy-practices   Jeffrey Epstein’s Island Visitors Exposed by Data Broker: https://www.wired.com/story/jeffrey-epstein-island-visitors-data-broker-leak/ General Motors Barred From Selling Driver Data for 5 Years: https://www.cnet.com/home/electric-vehicles/general-motors-barred-from-selling-driver-data-for-5-years/  These 10 Car Companies Are Collecting an Absurd Volume of Data on You: https://awareforce.com/car-companies-collecting-data-on-you/

Why can't things be like the 20th century before all of these Internet-based scams?  Wouldn't life be easier?  Why can't things change back?  These questions are discussed in this podcast about how the world really has changed. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: Why Seniors Like Facebook: https://caringseniorservice.com/blog/facebook-for-seniors/  AARP Report on how technology is affecting seniors: https://www.aarp.org/pri/topics/technology/internet-media-devices/aarp-research-insights-technology/

Young people tell me they are buying cryptocurrencies.  Are they a scam?  Are cryptocurrencies used by criminals?  How do they compare to other currencies past and present?  These questions are addressed in this wide-ranging podcast on cryptocurrencies. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: How to make your own cryptocurrency: https://www.kraken.com/learn/how-to-make-cryptocurrency 11 Celebrity Crypto Tokens - And How They Performed: https://share.google/SgnoLXDHuqH6hECRy  Cryptocurrency - Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://share.google/9bVpbd1u00xLjJUfe  Swiss Banking Secrecy in 2025: Are Swiss Bank Accounts Still Secret? | Offshore Pro Group https://share.google/4ize6kTNLmskNhPEb Cartels & Crypto - Institute for Financial Integrity https://share.google/pSUMfTwKyHuoBE8Wr

I've received a data breach letter from a company.  What happened and how are these modern data thieves like gangsters in the 1920s?  In this podcast learn how it happens, learn why data collected about you is so vulnerable, and understand why "staying off the Internet" is not a viable strategy.  More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app. Links and References: John_Dillinger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dillinger  Research report of business cybersecurity vulnerabilities:  https://businessdigitalindex.com/research/report-500-companies-score-cybersecurity/  Reported breaches in 2023: https://securityscorecard.com/company/press/securityscorecard-threat-research-21-of-sp-500-companies-reported-breaches-in-2023 ITRC 2025 report on data breaches: https://www.idtheftcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-ITRC-Annual-Data-Breach-Report.pdf  Dark Web data market: https://www.breachsense.com/blog/dark-web-markets/

In the last few years I've had to decide whether or not to accept cookies when I go to a Web site.  This feels like a scam.  Is it a scam?  In this podcast we talk about the history of personal data tracking tools (i.e., cookies), what they are used for, recent related regulations, and the real risks of this type of technology.   More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: Cookies on Wikipedia:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie  Different Types of Cookies: https://termly.io/resources/articles/types-of-internet-cookies/  ESPN.com EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): https://gdpr.eu/what-is-gdpr/

What is phishing and why is it a potential threat?  Is it new?  What can I do to protect myself?  On this podcast we discuss old types of phishing attempts, what to do if you suspect a phishing attempt, and how artificial intelligence (AI) might affect phishing in the future. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: Types of Phishing Attacks: https://www.fortinet.com/resources/cyberglossary/types-of-phishing-attacks What is authentication?: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-authentication

What do handsome men in nice cars, catfishing, and Henry VIII all have in common?  They are all stories about romance- and love-related scams.  Learn about romance scams and and how we think AI will change dating in the future in this episode.   More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: AARP: Learn How to Avoid Romance Scams:  https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/romance/  FBI: Elder Fraud, in Focus: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/elder-fraud-in-focus  Plenty of Fish dating site data: https://www.doulike.com/blog/statistics/pof-statistics/

I see them advertised a lot online.  What is a VPN (Virtual Private Network) and how it is like the Bible story of Jonah and the Whale?  Learn about the usefulness and limitations of a VPN in this episode. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: Why Use a VPN? Here Are 6 Reasons to Use a VPN: https://share.google/o0kLJrKwWz54HG64u These 18 Popular VPNs Share Parent Companies and Privacy Risks: https://share.google/ipkoBqfqou5lEHyFg Microsoft: Are VPNs safe and secure? https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/resources/cloud-computing-dictionary/what-is-a-vpn

I downloaded an app, installed it, and now have to read a legal document to use the app.  What should I do when confronted with this modern "fine print"?  Read a lengthy, confusing legal document or just "accept" the terms of use?  This podcast helps you better understand the situation and gives you things to think about for the future.    More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: Google Privacy Policy – Privacy & Terms – https://share.google/BjOgb8WTFgHZDtU15 Apple Privacy Policy - https://share.google/FIvIJ7YZrpeWyJ9ib Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81602884?s=a&trkid=13747225&trg=cp&vlang=en&clip=81770074

How is looking at a potentially bad Web site like walking thru a European town in the 1980's?  This podcast helps you today by using skills you've developed in the past.  We also discuss the risks and benefits of modern location services and talk thru the process of evaluating a potentially fraudulent email message. More episodes can be found at https://oldscamsinshinynewpackages.podbean.com/ or by searching for "Old Scams" in your favorite podcast app.   Links and References: Wikipedia entry for Filene’s Basement: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filene%27s_Basement Wikipedia entry for a web browser’s address bar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Address_bar  Domain Name System (DNS) lookup: https://www.ibm.com/think/topics/dns-lookup