Beware! How to Spot a Financial Scam | Guiding You Forward

There are very few absolutes when it comes to fraud. But today in the podcast lounge, we’re going to give you two of them!

We’re chatting with vice president of fraud management—and fraud guru—at Mountain America Credit Union, Rob Woellhaf. In this episode of the Guiding You Forward video podcast, we cover tips to help you avoid being scammed and losing your money.

Tune in and you’ll learn: 

• Specifics about some common scams.

• Two things that immediately indicate fraud.

Those who perpetrate fraud on unsuspecting people—we refer to them as fraudsters—get more and more creative every day. What are some of the most common scams? Rob gives us the rundown of what he’s seeing right now.

As we mentioned earlier, Rob also discusses two absolutes. These red flags are, in our expert’s mind, reasons to immediately walk away and have no further contact with that person. Of course, that can be easier said than done, especially when there is emotion and a relationship involved.

Social media can be a great tool to bring people together! But because it’s so easy to connect with people all over the world, we also must be more vigilant in protecting ourselves. Don’t miss Rob’s insights into how to spot these fraudsters.

We hope this video will help you take proactive steps to minimize the risk of fraud.