Safe & Sound
Episodes
Be Careful the Voice You Trust - Episode 17
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI voice-cloning scams are becoming more convincing — and more personal. In this episode, we break down how these scams work, why older adults are o...
Protecting Seniors From IRS Scams This Tax Season - Episode 16
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers ramp up tactics early in the year, often impersonating the IRS to create fear and urgency. We are covering the most common IRS-related scams:...
New Year, New Scams: Amazon Phishing, Pop-Up Scams & Digital Trust
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
January is high season for scams—and older adults are often the most targeted and the least protected.In our latest Safe & Sound episode, we dis...
Joyspan and Digital Safety: Protecting the Conversations that Make Life Good - Episode 14
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kerry Burnight, gerontologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us for the latest episode of Safe & Sound!Dr. Burnight—longtime a...
Fraud Can Happen to Anyone: Learn How to Fight Back - Episode 13
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fraud is evolving fast — but so are the tools to stop it. In Episode 13 of Safe & Sound, we’re joined by Jay Haapala from AARP Minnesota, who ...
What to do when your personal data is compromised: Safe & Sound - Episode 12
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From stolen devices to hacked accounts, a data breach can feel overwhelming. But you can take back control.In this episode, we break down the essentia...
Vacation Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 11
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before you book that next vacation getaway, make sure you're not packing a scam in your suitcase. In this episode, we uncover how fraudsters targe...
Bank Text Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 10
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scammers are getting smarter—but so are we. In this eye-opening episode, GrandPad CEO Scott Lien sits down with Director of Security & Privacy D...
Job Opportunity Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 9
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s challenging economic climate, job opportunity scams are becoming more sophisticated—and more common.In this episode of GrandPad’s Saf...
Protection from Common Tax Scams: Safe & Sound - Episode 8
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tax season is here, and so are the scammers. Did you know that older adults are prime targets for tax scams, with fraudsters using AI-powered calls, f...
Scammers Are Banking on Fooling You: Safe & Sound - Episode 7
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on bank scams—how scammers are evolving their tactics and what you can do to protect yourself.
Scam Spotter and Online Shopping Safety: Safe & Sound - Episode 6
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear some practical tips and straightforward strategies that anyone can use to stay safe online, including how to stay safe while shopping online dur...
Medicare or Healthcare Open Enrollment Scams - Be Alert: Safe & Sound - Episode 5
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into a critical topic that could affect many older adults—healthcare scams, specifically around Medicare or Healthcare...
Political or election day scams - How to stay vigilant: Safe & Sound - Episode 4
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With the election cycle in full swing, political scams usually increase around election seasons, and they come in different forms. Scammers may pose a...
Exposing the Pig Butchering Scam: Safe & Sound - Episode 3
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The pig butchering scam is called that because it involves “fattening up” the victim, or earning trust over many months, before scamming them out ...
Spot that Scam: Safe & Sound - Episode 2
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Let's dive deeper into how to keep seniors safe from scams with Scott Lien, CEO and co-founder of GrandPad. What are the common scams to watch o...
Safe and Sound - Episode 1
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Safe and Sound is a cyber security podcast focused on seniors and keeping them safe in a technology driven world. Episode 1 focuses on how to protect ...