Inside AI-Powered Imposter Scams with Patrick Coughlin

Host Andy Murphy interviews cybersecurity veteran Patrick Coughlin, CEO of Savvy Security and creator of the free ScamWise tool, about the modern scam economy and how AI is accelerating fraud. Patrick recounts how his mother was targeted by a spoofed-phone impersonation/kidnapping scam using a voice that sounded like his sister and a demand for $1,200 for her safe return.

Together they discuss why scams overwhelm even savvy people, how shame drives underreporting, and why seniors are targeted due to concentrated wealth. Coughlin outlines today's scam "anatomy" and describes scam call-center "compounds," including potential human trafficking.

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00:00 Show Welcome

01:03 Sponsor DeleteMe

02:27 Free Preparedness Guide

02:57 Meet Patrick Coughlin

05:13 Mom Impersonation Scam

12:16 Why Smart People Fall

17:00 Anatomy of Modern Scams

23:48 Scam Economy Explosion

25:42 Organized Crime Goes Digital

27:34 AI Makes Scams Cheap

31:40 Why Criminals Adopt Tech

32:59 Inside Scam Compounds

41:36 Trust Crisis On Phones

45:46 Rapid Fire Scam Tips

49:25 Protecting Older Relatives

52:35 Scamwise And Book Plug

53:48 Podcast Wrap And Sponsor

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