The Perfect Scam

AARP

AARP's weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.

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The Perfect Scam

Episodes (312)

Friday Check Washing Scam Steals Thousands From Rhode Island Couple
Fri Mar 13th Inside a Gold Coin Scam Sting
Fri Mar 6th SIM Swap Scam Leads to $125,000 Theft

The Perfect Scam

Mar 20, 2026
52½ minutes
71 MB

Richy and Terri send a check to their son and daughter-in-law for their anniversary, but it never arrives. After a tough year of medical issues and the death of a close friend, they open a bank statement to see that their account is $10,000 short. They learn that a criminal has stolen their check from the mail, "washed" it, and fraudulently cashed it for big bucks. This sends the couple on a monthslong quest to try to get their money back.

The Perfect Scam

Check Washing Scam Steals Thousands From Rhode Island Couple

AARP

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