High-tech scams follow hurricanes, and fraudsters target Wisconsin nonprofits

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Charity scams are once again targeting people wanting to help victims of natural disasters, now in the wake of two deadly hurricanes. Then, we discuss a fake check scheme aimed at Wisconsin nonprofits.

Featured in this Episode

  • AI used to exploit and defraud people after hurricanes

    Multiplying the misery wrought by hurricanes in Florida and neighboring states are scam artists. Jesse La Grew, chief information security officer at Madison College, explains how fraudsters use AI to exploit both disaster victims and people wanting to provide the needy with financial assistance.

    Federal Emergency Management Agency

    American Red Cross

  • Check scam targets Wisconsin nonprofits

    A fake check scam has targeted Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, raising concerns that such groups are considered vulnerable by fraudsters. Literacy Green Bay Executive Director Eric Sponholtz and Better Business Bureau’s Southwest Wisconsin Regional Director Tiffany Bernhardt Schultz join us.

    Literacy Green Bay

    Better Business Bureau

    Wise Giving Alliance

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jesse La Grew Guest
  • Eric Sponholtz Guest
  • Tiffany Bernhardt Schultz Guest
  • Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
  • Joel Patenaude Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director