Guardians of Trust: A Conversation with AARP's Fraud Watch Expert Kathy Stokes

IAFCI Presents... The Protectors

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On today's episode of The Protectors Podcast, we are privileged to have Kathy Stokes, the National Director of Fraud Prevention for AARP and the driving force behind the AARP Fraud Watch Network. With a passion for safeguarding older adults against scams and fraud, Kathy has dedicated her career to educating and empowering individuals to protect their assets and financial well-being. Join us as we unravel the basics of fraud prevention, explore the latest tactics employed by scammers, and delve into practical tips to help our listeners protect themselves and their loved ones.

The Protectors Podcast - where knowledge meets conversation.

Links mentioned on the show:

AARP Fraud Watch Network: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network.html?cmp=RDRCT-CSN-FRD-ABT-APR

AARP In Your State: https://states.aarp.org/

AARP Volunteer Information: https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/

Email: fwn@aarp.org

AARP Helpline: 877-908-3360

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IAFCI CONTACT INFO:

IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/

Phone: 916-939-5000

Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

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Guardians of Trust: A Conversation with AARP's Fraud Watch Expert Kathy Stokes

IAFCI Presents... The Protectors

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The Protectors Podcast - where knowledge meets conversation.

Links mentioned on the show:

AARP Fraud Watch Network: https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/about-fraud-watch-network.html?cmp=RDRCT-CSN-FRD-ABT-APR

AARP In Your State: https://states.aarp.org/

AARP Volunteer Information: https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/

Email: fwn@aarp.org

AARP Helpline: 877-908-3360

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IAFCI CONTACT INFO:

IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/

Phone: 916-939-5000

Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com

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When Money Breaks the Case: Live on Stage with U.S. Marshal Kaitlyn Kent 28:59

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Recorded live on stage in front of a packed audience at the 2025 IAFCI Conference in Oklahoma City, today’s episode of The Protectors Podcast features U.S. Marshals Service veteran Kaitlyn Kent. Kaitlyn breaks down how following the money helps close violent cases and how the IAFCI’s network gives investigators the edge. Her perspective comes straight from the front lines of the Marshals Service, where financial leads can make or break a case. This is the kind of insight most people never get to hear. The Protectors Podcast - Powered by Partnerships That Close Cases . ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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16 dni temu44:53

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On this episode of The Protectors , Mike and Mark are joined by Sarasota Police Detectives Andrew Rowe and Carlos Verdoni—two investigators who’ve been uncovering one of the most surprising types of organized fraud happening today. We first met Andrew and Carlos at the 2025 Oklahoma Conference, and their story stuck with us. What started with a simple fraud report quickly led to something much bigger—a network of prison-based gangs running multimillion-dollar scams that stretched across states and into the world of cryptocurrency. It’s a story about connection, coordination, and collaboration—law enforcement across the country working together to shut down a scheme run from behind bars, and the detectives who helped bring it all to light. The Protectors Podcast - Where Crime Meets Consequence. GUEST CONTACT INFO: Detective Andrew Rowe LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-rowe-bb8893270/ Detective Carlos Verdoni LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-verdoni-cfci-41ab1a83/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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30 dni temu30:04

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In this episode of The Protectors Podcast , Mike and Mark sit down with NYPD Detective Daniel Alessandrino. Dan pulls back the curtain on a darker, more organized side of financial crime—where powerful gang alliances cross borders, and human trafficking “campuses” drive a multibillion-dollar global fraud operation - one call and one victim at a time. It’s a chilling look at the new face of organized crime—and one conversation you won’t want to miss. The Protectors Podcast - Protecting Lives, Rights, and the Truth. GUEST CONTACT INFO: Detective Alessandrino LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-alessandrino-7a37b1126/ Operation Shamrock : https://operationshamrock.org/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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6 weeks temu27:12

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Today on The Protectors Podcast , Mike and Mark are coming to you from the 2025 IAFCI International Conference in Oklahoma City. They sit down with forensic accountant Steve Pedneault, who pulls back the curtain on what it really means to be a forensic accountant — how it’s different from traditional accounting, how financial investigations uncover fraud and embezzlement, and how his work supports law enforcement and prosecutors in bringing cases to justice. He also shares valuable insight for business owners — large and small — on the red flags to watch for and how to protect your organization from the inside out. It’s a sharp reminder that sometimes, the numbers tell the whole story. The Protectors Podcast — Education is Protection. GUEST CONTACT INFO: Forensic Accounting Services, LLC: https://www.forensicaccountingservices.com / Steve Pedneault LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenpedneault/ Steve's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stephen-Pedneault/author/B0028S2T9W?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Justice for Fraud Victims Project: https://www.justiceforfraudvictimsproject.org/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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They may go by different names—psychics, healers, spiritual guides—but the con is always the same: taking people’s money by promising the impossible. Today on The Protectors Podcast , Mike and Mark welcome Audrey Moy to the conference studio at the 2025 IAFCI Convention in Oklahoma City. Audrey is a retired investigator who now volunteers with AARP to protect elders from fraud. She’s here to warn us about the “blessing scam,” a cruel twist on the same tricks behind psychic cons—fake healers exploiting fear for profit—this time targeting people in the Asian community. Audrey shares the red flags to watch for, how to stay safe, and what victims should know. Knowledge is protection, and this conversation delivers both. The Protectors Podcast - Information That Protects. Links Mentioned On the Show: SFPD Blessing Scam Awareness Video : https://vimeo.com/1051992697?utm_source=chatgpt.com AARP Online Fraud Resources : https://states.aarp.org/florida/online-and-printable-fraud-resources AARP Watchdog Alert Handbook : https://www.huntsumres.org/pdf/aarp-fraud-watch-network-handbook-2022.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com National Association of Bunco Investigators (NABI) : https://www.nabihq.org/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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10 weeks temu31:10

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Today, The Protectors Podcast comes to you from the 2025 IAFCI National Convention in Oklahoma City with a conversation that digs deep into one of the most controversial cases of our time. Mike and Mark welcome Professor Declan Hill of the University of New Haven, a world-class investigator whose students conducted the most thorough investigation into the death of Jeffrey Epstein, going further than any other agency to uncover what really happened. The results of their work are both eye-opening and hard to ignore. If you think you’ve heard the full Epstein story before, think again. The Protectors Podcast - Shedding Light, Sharing Knowledge GUEST CONTACT INFO: Declan Hill, Univ. of New Haven : https://www.newhaven.edu/faculty-staff-profiles/declan-hill.php Crimewaves Podcast : https://www.crimewavespodcast.com/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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On this episode of The Protectors Podcast , recorded at the TIAA Fraud Summit in North Carolina, Mike and Mark sit down with threat intel analyst Paul Raffile. When a close friend became the victim of a sextortion scam involving explicit images and threats for money, Paul put his skills to work. What he uncovered led to a massive collaboration with law enforcement, bringing together a wide range of agencies to expose the disturbing networks behind these digital extortion crimes—and to spark a broader conversation about prevention, enforcement, and how these cases are handled. This episode is a must-listen for everyone! The Protectors Podcast - Protecting You From the Darkest Corners of Online Crime. GUEST CONTACT INFO: Paul Raffile LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/raffile/ Take It Down : https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/ StopNCII.org: https://stopncii.org/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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Today we celebrate a major milestone—100 episodes of The Protectors Podcast ! Since day one, our mission has been to educate and empower people worldwide, helping them avoid fraud, scams, and cybercrime while encouraging victims to come forward. With listeners in over 21 countries, we’re proud to highlight the incredible work of IAFCI members and their commitment to investigating and protecting our global communities. For this special episode, hosts Mark Solomon and Mike Carroll are joined by executive producer Doug Taylor, editor Chris Warner, and a crew of past guests and loyal listeners. Together, we look back on the powerful stories shared, laugh through a few bloopers, and celebrate the IAFCI’s ongoing mission. It’s a relaxed, reflective, and fun-filled episode honoring our journey so far—thanks to everyone who’s tuned in, shared, and supported The Protectors Podcast along the way! Ben Franklin : https://www.youtube.com/@barrystevens6767 https://benfranklinprinter.com/about-barry-stevens.html ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Artificial: A.I. and the Future of Fraud 47:17

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We’re on location live at the 2025 TIAA Fraud Summit for this episode of The Protectors Podcast . Today, Mike and Mark sit down with a guest who’s on the front lines of fighting fraud—and studying how artificial intelligence is changing the game. From deepfakes to data breaches, you’ll hear how scammers are using AI to get smarter—and how we can use it to stop them, because in the world of fraud, knowing what’s possible is the first step to staying protected. The Protectors Podcast - Where Fraud Meets Its Match GUEST CONTACT INFO: Deep Media : https://deepmedia.ai/ Ally Madrone LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/allymadrone/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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Today on The Protectors Podcast , Mike and Mark bring you a story from the 2025 TIAA Fraud Summit in North Carolina that highlights the power of prevention. Our guest nearly fell victim to a sophisticated credit card scam—but didn’t. Why? Because she had fraud alerts, banking notifications, and card monitoring already set up - all free services, all easy to activate, and all too often overlooked. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stop fraud before it starts. The Protectors Podcast - Fighting Fraud Before It Finds You Federal Trade Commission : https://www.ftc.gov/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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24 weeks temu44:29

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Children today are more vulnerable than ever to online predators—especially on platforms like Snapchat, where anonymity and impulsivity can collide with devastating consequences. In today’s episode of The Protectors Podcast , Mike and Mark sit down with two incredibly brave parents who took immediate, decisive action when their daughter was targeted in what could’ve turned into an extortion scam. They walk us through how they recognized the warning signs, the critical role law enforcement played, and the red flags every parent should be watching for. This is an important episode for anyone with kids, teens, or young adults navigating the digital world because the scammers are out there - and they’re professionals - but so are The Protectors! The Protectors Podcast - Smart Parenting In a Digital World Show Links: NetSmartz : https://www.missingkids.org/netsmartz/home InternetMatters : https://www.internetmatters.org/ StopBullying.gov : https://www.stopbullying.gov/ ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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When Trust Is Broken: The Many Faces of Elder Abuse 34:05

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Elder abuse isn’t always visible—and it’s more common than most people realize. In this episode of The Protectors Podcast , recorded at the 2025 TIAA Fraud Summit, Mike and Mark are joined by Kristy Preston and Meredith Smith, two experts with deep experience in helping vulnerable adults. They unpack the many forms elder abuse can take—financial, emotional, physical, and more—why it often goes unnoticed, and what steps you can take if you suspect someone is being harmed. This is a conversation about awareness, action, and protecting those who can’t always protect themselves. The Protectors Podcast - Where Awareness Meets Action. North Carolina Adult Protection Network : https://protectadults.sog.unc.edu/ Search "Elder Abuse" in your state ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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In a landmark episode recorded live on stage at the 2025 TIAA Cyber Summit in Charlotte, North Carolina, The Protectors Podcast took center stage before a massive crowd of fraud fighters, cyber experts, financial crime investigators, and law enforcement professionals. Hosts Mike and Mark were joined by a recently retired law enforcement veteran, who delivered a compelling message that echoed across the room: E ducate yourself, E ngage others, and E mpower them with the tools to stay protected and spread awareness. This live episode marked a bold new format for the show—and a timely reminder of why the fight against fraud is more about people than it is about procedures. The Protectors Podcast - From Victim to Voice to Vigilance. TIAA Website: https://www.tiaa.org/public?tc_mcid=bn_yextglocal_0618 ________________________________ IAFCI CONTACT INFO: IAFCI Website: https://iafci.org/ Phone: 916-939-5000 Advertising Opportunities and Guest Appearance: IAFCIProtectorspodcast@gmail.com…

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