Episode

Tech support scam nightmare

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Arizona’s Family On Your Side
Published
Apr 13, 2026
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1836
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Summary

Scam reports are soaring. According to new FBI data, Americans filed more than a million complaints about cybercrimes in 2025 and reported losing almost $21 billion. Today, our guest is an Arizona author who got caught in a complicated scheme involving fake tech support. Cindy Kibbe says it jeopardized her life’s work and her life savings. Now, she’s taking us inside every twist and turn along the way to help others spot the red flags and protect their money from the bad guys who are trying so hard to steal it.