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Every year Americans lose Thousands of dollars from scammers pretending they want a romantic relationship.

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Vietnam Veteran: “I would never buy an automobile made in Vietnam!”Some people will never buy an automobile made in Vietnam.The Vietnam War lasted for over 10 years and for many Americans it was a nightmare. Many males were drafted into the Army just a few months after they graduated from high school. If they couldn't get a deferment, for example, for College, illness or a family hardship, they had to go into the army. In a few months they might find themselves in the middle of a civil war between north and south Vietnam. Over 40 thousand soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War.When some veterans returned home they found the economy had changed dramatically.There was high inflation and a shortage of jobs. Also hollywood made movies and tv shows featuring many Vietnam Veterans with post traumatic stress disorder which added to the difficulty of finding a job. Many Vietnam Veterans developed drug and alcohol problems due to the difficulty returning to civilian life. So the fact is America lost that war and you can’t really blame some Vietnam Veterans for having bitter feelings toward Vietnam and its government. (C)

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See Video: Go to youtube and insert "Vinfast Electric Vehicles" in the Youtube brouser.

Written By Roger Raftbone A Leaky Raft Production

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Episode Note Scammers look for elderly people who have no idea how much property values have increased in the last 50 years. They should not sign any contract without legal advice.

Podcast written by Roger Raftbone (c) 2022

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Episode Notes https://youtu.be/SillbV70QZ8 (fair use youtube video} non-commercial

When your Bee's wrap gets worn out you can cut it up into strips and use it as compost. Bees Wrap and bees wax can be bought on the internet or in some eco-friendly stores along with many other environmentally safe products.

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Episode Notes References: China Produced More Electric Vehicles Than Tesla Fortune Magazine article BY GRADY MCGREGOR JULY 6, 2022 “China’s lithium Giants Are Going Public” Reference: ByAnnie Lee March 14, 2022 at 3:42 AM PDT From Bloomberg’s Hyperdrive

Podcast Is A Leaky Raft Production

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From How To Avoid Being Scammed By Roger Raftbone https://sites.google.com/view/stories-videos/home This podcast was made only for entertainment purposes. If you try anything you heard on this podcast, proceed at your own risk. This has been a Leaky Raft Production. copyright 2021

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Episode Notes From Website How to Avoid Being Scammed (c) 2021 https://sites.google.com/view/stories-videos/home

Written By Roger RaftBone Music: Youtube Video - Sound effects for youtube vdeos no copyright

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Episode Notes How To Avoid Being Scammed Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home Written By Roger Raftbone Sound Effects: Free no copyright sound effects Youtube. A Leaky Raft Production (C) 2021

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Episode Notes: The Bad Romance Psychic Ep: 6

Written by Roger Raftbone (c) 2021

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Ref: Department of Justice U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut Music:redji - Happy Life (Vlog No Copyright)- Youtbe Written by Roger Raftbone - Electronic Produced Audio A Leaky Raft Production (c) 2021

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The following podcast is a review of a story that appeared on a BBC news story called " I went to Nigeria to meet the man who scammed me." Published 20 October 2016 Podcast Written By Roger Raftbone (c) 21 A Leaky Raft Poduction Music: Music for youtube videos (no copyright) Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home

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tEpisode Notes Wiitten by Roger Raftbone

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Podcast not connected to the Federal Trade Commission

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Episode Notes How to Avoid Being Scammed Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home By Roger Raftbone A Leaky Raft Production Music: Soundcloud for youtube videos, No copyright

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Episode Notes Music: Soundcloud: music for youtube videos no copyright Hennes (Light) youtube.com: no copyright music for videos How to Avoid Being Scammed https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home Written by Roger Raftbone A Leaky Raft Production C 2021 Produced by Computer Animation

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Episode Notes (A Leaky Raft Production) Written By Roger Raftbone Music & Sound Effects By Music For Youtube Videos (No copyright) Website: How to Avoid Being Scammed https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home

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Episode Notes Written By Roger Rartbone

Music: No copyright music for youtube Videos

Website: How to Avoid Being Scammed $$$ https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home

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Episode Notes This podcast is not associated with the Federal Trade Commission. Mike and Smantha are not experts on scams. This podcast is only for entertainment purposes. Notes: Actual phone call from a scammer Federal Trade Commission website Music: From Soundcloud, Light, Hennes free downloads,Creative Commons, no copyright, for videos Audio computer creations by Roger Raftbone (CC)

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Episode Notes Ref: Federal Trade Commisson.Gov Website Music: Light - Hennes Support by RFM - NCM: [link for YouTube video] EdmFutureBounceParty Light By Hennes is licensed under a Creative Commons License. Story written by Roger Raftbone 2021 ------------------------- (CC) Non-commercial

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Ref: Federal Trade Commission FTC.Gov

Energy.gov

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Music: SoundCloud 'Light' No copyright music, free download

Episode Notes Notes: Ref: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/cruise-ship-extra-charges/

https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0120-avoiding-scams-101

Computer Dramatization (C) 2021 By Roger Raftbone

Music: Sound Cloud Royalty Free Music - No Copyright Music for websites

Episode Notes Ref: F.T.C. gov.

Written by Roger Raftbone

Music: Sound Cloud (Drop In The Ocean) Free Download

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Episode Notes September issue of Smithsonian Magazine in 2017 written by Stephen Coss

Source: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson (Author)

This program written by Roger Raftbone

Music: Soundcloud.com ‘No regrets’ Free downloads for websites and podcasts

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Episode Notes Notes: The price of bitcoin is determined by:

The supply of bitcoin and the market's demand for it
The cost of producing a bitcoin through the mining process
The rewards issued to bitcoin miners for verifying transactions to the blockchain
The number of competing cryptocurrencies
The exchanges it trades on
Regulations governing its sale
Its internal governance (Investopedia)

https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/fbi-arrests-6-over-nh-cryptocurrency-business/2330422/ FBI.Gov https://www.fbi.gov/news/pressrel/press-releases/fbi-expects-a-rise-in-scams-involving-cryptocurrency-related-to-the-covid-19-pandemic https://www.investopedia.com/tech/what-determines-value-1-bitcoin/ Music: Soundcloud free music (song No Regrets) (c) 2021

Episode Notes Ref: FTC.Gov According to USA today, Urban African American neighborhoods were hardest hit as nearly 100,000 loans failed during the 2008 recession. The story was By Nick Penzenstadler and Jeff Kelly Lowenstein, USA TODAY Published Updated 1:45 PM PST Dec. 18, 2019

If you are a reverse mortgage borrower affected directly or indirectly by COVID-19, the CARES Act and guidance from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) can protect you from default and foreclosure if you have an HECM reverse mortgage. (Consumer Financial Protection Agency)

Download This Music: www.patreon.com/antarcticbreeze No Copyright Claims music for YouTube, TV, Advertising, Vimeo, Instagram, Facebook, Websites, Podcasts.

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Episode Notes

This program is not connected to the Federal Trade Commission.

ref: https://www.autosafety.org/lemon-laws-state/ FTC.Gov Witten by R. Raftbone

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Episode Notes The story is based on a real event about a scammer trying to scam a young woman into signing up to become a supermodel.

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Episode Notes Post Script:

These days do you really need to go to college? A lot of successful people never go to college.

Many rich and famous people never go to college. But most of them have the tendency to never give up or they have a great personality where they would have exceeded no matter what they might have encountered in life. When you go to a job interview they will almost always ask you about your educational background.

Ref:

https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

https://www.ed.gov/accreditation

https://studentaid.gov/

This podcast is not associated with any Government Website.

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Episode No**** True or False

The odds of winning that jackpot are one in 302 point 5 million, according to Mega Millions. But you like to buy them anyway.
Do you often buy what you see on commercials?
Do you have difficulty saying, ‘no’ to sales people?
Do you like sales people who are constantly giving you compliments?
You will invite a friend to Thanksgiving dinner even though you know he or she will start an argument.
Do you shop when you're unhappy?
Do you think all members of your church or social club are honest?
You don’t think any of your friends would try to scam you out of something.
Do you always believe your partner when he or she claims they have to work late?
Do you believe most politicians are honest?
You can always tell if a stranger is conning you into buying something.
You always know a bargain when you see one. The quiz is only for entertainment purposes and not based on science.

If you answered true to more than 4 questions you could possibly be manipulated by some unscrupulous person. Quiz By Roger Raftbone C 2021

The odds of winning that jackpot are one in 302 point 5 million, according to Mega Millions. But you like to buy them anyway.
Do you often buy what you see on commercials?
Do you have difficulty saying, ‘no’ to sales people?
Do you like sales people who are constantly giving you compliments?
You will invite a friend to Thanksgiving dinner even though you know he or she will start an argument.
Do you shop when you're unhappy?
Do you think all members of your church or social club are honest?
You don’t think any of your friends would try to scam you out of something.
Do you always believe your partner when he or she claims they have to work late?
DO you believe most politicians are honest?
You can always tell if a stranger is conning you into buying something.
You always know a bargain when you see one. The quiz is only for entertainment purposes and not based on science. You have 8 True and 4 false If you answered true to more than 4 questions you could possibly be manipulated by some unscrupulous person.

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Episode Notes Recording sounds best with headphones.

Source: https://www.newsweek.com/remembering-pet-rocks-and-their-inventor-tough-act-follow-318827 https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2015/04/01/gary-dahl-dies-invented-pet-rock-built-carry-nations-in-los-gatos/ https://in.pinterest.com/pin/550494754434343012/

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Episode Notes

When you lock your credit, your credit score is not freely available. The credit bureau will notify you if anyone tries to buy something by using your credit score information with a fake identification. You might consider freezing your credit and locking your credit. Together they are a better deterrent against identity theft. The credit bureau and private companies usually charge a monthly fee to lock your credit. But, freezing your credit is free.

Federal Trade Commission FTC.Gov

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Episode Notes Based On A True Story Ref: Federal Trade Commission FTC.gov

Naturally always get something in writing if you expect to get it back. The woman’s behavior was so clear. She obviously was scamming him. She would only have new furniture in the house. She was always asking him for money. As soon as the money was gone she wanted to end the relationship. It’s time to go. I hope this episode will help someone avoid being scammed by a ‘gold digger’.

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Episode Notes 'How to Avoid Being Scammed' By Roger Raftbone Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stories-movies-/home

Ref: The Federal Trade Commission Website @ FTC.Gov.

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