Scams and other risks have been around for a long time. On these podcasts we use 20th century experiences and ideas to better understand 21st century scams, risks, and potential approaches. We also discuss some of the modern tech tools and their potential usefulness in protecting your privacy and safety.
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/
3 Jan 2026
Your Private Messenger
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
10 Dec 2025
Read Legalese or Click Thru?
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.
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