Easy Prey Podcast

Scott Stratten spent the beginning of his career in the corporate world. There’s an old joke that the word “entrepreneur” is Latin for “bad employee,” and that was Scott – but despite that, he lasted two years in HR and two years as a national sales training manager teaching people to sell bubble wrap. “I…

From his childhood in Southern California during the era when the PC was born, Chris Parker showed an interest in technology. Unsurprisingly, he has been connected to technology and the internet throughout his entire life. In 2000, he launched WhatIsMyIPAddress.com as a hobby project. It provided a way to solve a common tech problem at…

Health, wellness, weight loss, and exercise are at the forefront of people’s minds in the new year. But just because someone looks good doesn’t mean that what they’re pitching will really work. They might end up being a wellness scam. See Wellness Scams and How to Avoid Them with Natalia Petrzela for a complete transcript…

Traveling internationally can be an incredible experience or a long-lasting nightmare. Asher Fergusson has tips to keep your trip on the incredible side of the scale. See How to Travel Safely with Asher Fergusson for a complete transcript of the Easy Prey podcast episode. Asher grew up in Sydney, Australia. He received a scholarship to…

Ben Taylor is a scambaiter. He makes videos about scams – how they work, what to watch out for, and the people behind them. He has engaged personally with multiple people working on call center scams, and he knows what happens behind the scenes. See Call Center Scams with Ben Taylor for the full transcript…

Cloud technology and cloud computing are on the rise. With so much essential work being done “in the cloud,” it’s time to ask, “Is the cloud secure?” Dr. Randall Magiera, IT professional and cybersecurity professor, is here to talk about cloud data security. See How Secure is “In the Cloud?” with Randall Magiera for a…

As with anywhere money is involved, the world of freelancing is full of freelance scams. Whether you are a freelancer or work with them, it’s important to know what scams to watch out for and how to protect yourself. See Freelance Scams: Red Flags and Warning Signs with Ricardo Fayet for a complete transcript of…