Kristen Johnson of BBB Connecticut joins Sounds of Health for a powerful conversation on today’s fastest‑growing scams, how AI is making fraud harder to spot, and why adopting a scam survivor mindset can help people recover emotionally and financially. Kristen shares real stories from Connecticut residents, breaks down the most common red flags, and explains how tools like BBB Scam Tracker and the Scam Survivor Toolkit can protect you before—and after—you’re targeted.
From online shopping traps to employment scams, investment fraud, and companionship scams, this episode gives listeners practical steps to stay safe, report suspicious activity, and help others avoid becoming victims.
BBB Connecticut Contact Information
Email: info@ct.bbb.org
Phone: (203) 269‑2700
Website: https://www.bbb.org/local-bbb/bbb-serving-connecticut
Facebook: BBBConnecticut
Instagram: bbbconnecticut
If you’ve been targeted by a scam—or want to prevent one—visit BBB.org/ScamTracker to research, report, and access the Scam Survivor Toolkit.
To learn more about ignite sparked by BBB Connecticut, feel free to call 860-740-4500 or email ignite@ct.bbb.org. You can also visit our ignite space at 29 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT 06416 and https://www.bbb.org/bbb/connecticut/ignite
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Sounds of Health is brought to you by Nutmeg Insurance Advisors and recorded at the offices of Nutmeg Advisory Group in North Haven, CT.
Producer and Host: Dave MacNiven
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Music: Rob Hames
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