**Frauds and Cons: Navigating the World of Deception****Host: Roger Heilig****Summary:** In this episode of "Restless Killers and Mysteries," Roger Heilig takes you on an eye-opening journey through the labyrinth of frauds and cons that have plagued humanity for centuries. From the classic Ponzi scheme to modern-day phishing scams, Roger dissects the anatomy of these deceptive traps, revealing how they are laid, who falls for them, and most importantly, how you can protect yourself from becoming the next victim. Tune in to learn about notable historical scams, the psychology behind why they work, and the evolving nature of fraud in the digital age. Equip yourself with knowledge and skepticism as Roger guides you through the world of deception, ensuring you stay one step ahead of the con artists.00:00 This episode explores how JFK's death changed american society forever

00:26 Frauds and cons: The art of the con has evolved dramatically

01:11 Scams and cons are misleading tactics used to exploit unsuspecting people for financial gain

03:51 Charles Ponzi guaranteed investors 50% return on their money within 45 days

07:05 Some of history's most notorious scams buckle up, because we're going to investigate

09:51 Phishing scams have become more sophisticated and ubiquitous in the digital age

11:30 Phishing is one of the most common types of online scams

12:43 Tips for avoiding bogus tech support scams include:One unsolicited calls. Two two pop up warnings

13:34 As social media expands, so are the chances for scammers to defraud others

15:55 From ancient confidence techniques to modern Internet scams, one thing is certain