About this episode

Marc Bautis discusses the rise of modern financial scams and how families can protect themselves from sophisticated deception techniques.

A heartbreaking story. A growing threat. And a practical framework every family should know before it’s too late. In this episode of The Agent of Wealth Podcast, host Marc Bautis explores the rise of modern financial scams — from romance fraud and investment schemes to AI-generated deepfakes that can mimic the voices and faces of loved ones. Through the real-life story of a woman manipulated out of $1.2 million, Marc explains why today’s scams are more sophisticated, emotional, and dangerous ...

People in this episode

Host: Marc Bautis

Topics covered

• financial scams
• deepfakes
• AI technology
• family protection
• investment schemes
• romance fraud

Keywords

• deepfakes
• financial scams
• AI-generated
• romance fraud
• investment schemes
• family safety

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