Easy Prey
Chris Parker interviews guests and shares real-life stories about the dangers and traps in the modern world, from online scams and fraud to everyday situations where people try to take advantage of you, so listeners can spot the warning signs.
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Recent episodes
Sep 16, 2026 · 41 minRansomware EvolutionRansomware researcher Allan Liska on how ransomware moved from single computers to whole networks and data theft, AI's role in criminal operations, and the mistakes operators make.Sep 9, 2026 · 43 minThe Counterfeit EconomyKari Kammel of Michigan State's Center for Anti-Counterfeiting explains how fakes get into the marketplace, why they're harder to spot, the health and crime risks behind them, and Sep 2, 2026 · 44 minThe Internet is Playing YouDisinformation expert Nina Jankowicz on how misleading content spreads, why a strong emotional reaction is a manipulation signal, and topics from doxxing to AI impersonation.Aug 26, 2026 · 50 minThe Psychology of YesCornell's Vanessa Bohns on why people struggle to say no to requests, with research examples of participants defacing library books or handing over unlocked phones under social preAug 19, 2026 · 36 minDrink SpikingDawn Dines, founder of Stamp Out Spiking, on how drinks get tampered with, warning signs, hospitality training, and how communities reduce the risk.Aug 12, 2026 · 53 minLove, Lies and Locked UpSharon Armstrong shares how a romance scam led to her unknowingly trafficking drugs and spending over two years in prison, and why victims are targeted rather than foolish.
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