Buckmaster Show 5/15/2026: Protect yourself from scams, fraud

About this episode

The episode discusses the impact of the economy on food banks and how to protect oneself from scams and fraud.

Carlos Valles, executive director of the Sahuarita and Marana food banks joins Green Valley News editor Dan Shearer to talk about how the squeezed economy is affecting their operations. Then Brian Watson, former IRS special agent, talks about new frauds and how to protect yourself from thieves. Plus, Weekend Watch with 101.7 The Drive.

People in this episode

Host: Dan Shearer

Guests: Carlos Valles, Brian Watson

Topics covered

• scams
• fraud
• food banks
• economy
• protection

Keywords

• scams
• fraud
• food banks
• IRS
• protection
• economy
• thieves

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sahuarita and Marana food banks, Green Valley News, IRS

Places: Weekend Watch

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