05.02.24 SCAM Alerts: Facebook Marketplace Fraud & Voice Cloning Con Jobs

The Clark Howard Podcast

Today Clark’s talking about scams and how to avoid them! First, a special warning if you sell or buy items on Facebook marketplace. Later, AI has enabled crooks to clone voices. This is a huge problem, enabling criminals to trick people into thinking they are talking to a relative, or even a boss. What to look out for so you don’t get ripped off.

• Facebook Marketplace Scams: Segment 1
• Ask Clark: Segment 2
• Voice Cloning Cons: Segment 3
• Ask Clark: Segment 4

Mentioned on the show:

• Facebook Marketplace Scams: Everything You Need to Know
• Banks and Users Warn of Scammers on Facebook Marketplace
• 4 Common Scams on Cash App, Venmo and Zelle (and How To Avoid Them!)
• Safer Ways To Send Money
• Pirate Ship Review: Pros & Cons of This Cheap Shipping Service
• Number of 401(k) ‘millionaires’ jumped 41% last year, says Fidelity
• How To Open a Roth IRA / What Are Index Funds?
• Fighting back against harmful voice cloning
• What's the Best Way To Donate to a Charity?
• BBB-File a Complaint
• How To Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
• Where To Put Your Cash When You’re Saving for a Purchase in Less Than 5 Years

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