Scamalot! | Paula Pant | 066
Mar 17, 2024
Paula Pant is the creator and host of the Afford Anything podcast. She is also a writer, speaker, and media commentator on financial independence, real estate investing, money management, and financial literacy. Today Paula joins us to dive deep into the world of scams, particularly focusing on the elderly. We explore why scams are so convincing, and Paula offers practical advice for protection against scams, advocating the use of credit over debit cards for enhanced federal protection, and emphasizes the importance of vigilance in the digital age. She gives us a comprehensive guide to understanding and combating scams, highlighting the significance of cybersecurity alongside financial independence.
Resources mentioned on the show:
The Internet Crime Complaint Center
The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Just Keep Buying by Nick Maggiulli
Build the Life You Want by Aurthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey
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