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Scammers have an infinite number of ways to steal your money and information. In this episode, we explore and expose several scams that have impacted our listeners. Be sure to check out our new webpage Am I Getting Scammed?  for a full list of tips to reference if something or someone ever feels off to you. To watch the full Ask Amy episode and hear Sofia’s phone call with the scammer, please visit this link .   To jump to one of the specific scams highlighted in this episode, you can reference the following timecodes: 00:00 - A fake police officer tries to scam a couple into paying a fake bail sum for a non-existent arrest warrant. 13:05 - An online “sugar daddy” scams a woman into sending hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards. 21:50 – A man nearly unknowingly deposits a fraudulent check while under the assumption that he has been offered a new job. 34:00 – A news anchor thought she was seizing a great opportunity when she was asked to join a Facebook Live event...

When 27-year-old Scott Johnson is found deceased at the bottom of a cliff in Australia, authorities are quick to rule his death as a suicide. However, his brother, Steve, isn’t convinced, and begins a multi-decade quest to get answers – and justice.   Please take a minute to check out these resources and organizations in support of the LGBTQ+ communities: The Trevor Project It Gets Better Project GLSEN (Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) SAGE (Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders) National Center for Transgender Equality PFLAG (Parent, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) Matthew Shepard Foundation Anti-Violence Project     This year, audiochuck is sponsoring NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists , an organization of journalists, media professionals, educators and students working from within the news industry to foster fair and accurate coverage of LGBTQ+ issues.  To learn more about...

When 22-year-old Franchesca Alvarado set out on a quick weekend trip to Atlantic City in March of 2012, it was meant to be a simple getaway… but it spiraled into a baffling tragedy. Her family is hoping that someone out there has the answers they’ve been searching for. If you have any information about Franchesca Alvarado, please contact the New Jersey Police tip line at 1-833-4NJ-COLD or  COLDCASE@NJSP.GOV Visit the  Find Franchesca Cheka Alvarado Facebook page for updates. If you or a loved one is experiencing domestic abuse of any kind, you are not alone. You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233); for TTY: 1-800-787-3224; or text “START” to 88788. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/mysterious-death-franchesca-alvarado   Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast |...

A young man stops for a restroom break during a walk with his mom along the seaside in the United Kingdom and is never seen again. His family has been searching for him for over 30 years… If you have information regarding Steven Clark’s case and you’re in the U.K., you can speak to the cold case team directly by dialing 101. Or you can remain anonymous and reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.   It’s important for you or anyone you know who is thinking about suicide to be aware that emotional support can be reached by calling Samaritans at 116 123 if you’re in the U.K., or, if you’re in the U.S., support can be reached by calling or texting the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Additional U.K. resources: National Suicide Helpline UK - Tel: 0800 689 5652. HopeLine UK - Tel: 0800 068 4141. Text: 0786 003 9967.    Source materials for this episode ca...

When tragedy strikes in a wealthy Argentinian community, the suspicions of the nation fall squarely on the victim’s own family, and the case takes on a life of its own. This is Part 1 of 2. Listen to Part 2 NOW in the Fan Club! Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-maria-marta-garcia-belsunce-part-1   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc   Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat.  Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawat Twitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawat TikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkie F...

When five young boys vanish from their village in South Korea, local authorities are quick to assume they ran away. However, their parents know that’s not what happened – and as their search for their children expands, they become convinced that something terrible happened… and it’s being covered up. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: crimejunkiepodcast.com/conspiracy-frog-boys-of-south-korea You can learn more about The Good segment and even submit a story of your own by visiting The Good page on our website!   Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies. Don’t miss out on all things Crime Junkie! Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuck TikTok: @crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc ...

Since 2014, the mysterious deaths of Joyce and John Sheridan have been a major topic of conversation in Skillman, New Jersey. And as you might expect from the title, the story I have for you today is not as cut and dry as certain city officials would have you believe. In fact, the deeper I dove into this story, the more confused, shocked, and angry I became. This case could be a simple mishandling of an investigation, or it could be a corruption cover-up… time will tell. Listen to WNYC Studios podcast  Dead End: A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery . National Suicide Prevention Lifeline : If you or someone you know is in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for support and resources. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline : Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, and best practices for U.S. professionals.   Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sou...