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The Shelley Irwin Show

The Federal Trade Commission has been sharing the latest variations on Impersonation scams

By Shelley Irwin

Published September 5, 2024 at 10:56 AM EDT

We talk to FTC’s Larissa Bungo about what to look out for.

The Federal Trade Commission has been sharing the latest variations on Impersonation scams. We talk to FTC’s Larissa Bungo, about the latest tactics in scams, and practical advice on how to spot, avoid, and report imposter scams.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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