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“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen show for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams. Host, Joyce Petrowski, and her guests will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how recognize and protect yourself from scams.

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June 17, 2025

It’s OK to hang up on scammers

I like to show a photo of a yellow rotary dial phone circa 1980. I ask my audience to raise their hand if they ever had a similar phone. After I show the photo of the phone, I always ask “what did we do when that phone rang?”...
June 13, 2025

It’s OK to hang up on scammers

I like to show a photo of a yellow rotary dial phone circa 1980. I grew up with this phone in my house. I ask my audience to raise their hand if they ever had a similar phone. After I show the photo of the phone, I always ask “what did we do when that phone rang?” The standard response is always “w…
June 10, 2025

What in the world is pig butchering?

Pig Butchering Romance Scams Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM PT on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio...
June 9, 2025

What in the world is pig butchering?

Pig butchering is the latest variation of the romance scam. This particular version started in China. The scammers refer to their victims as pigs and use a Chinese word that translates to “killing pigs plate.” In the same way a farmer will fatten up a pig before slaughter, the scammer’s goal is to …

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Joyce Petrowski

Joyce’s professional career began in public accounting as an accountant and tax preparer. An avid volunteer and philanthropist, she changed her focus to nonprofit sector. She saw a need to educate the seniors about financial scams and help them protect themselves and their hard-earned assets. In August 2021, Joyce founded R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly with the mission to prevent the financial exploitation and defrauding of the seniors through advocacy and education.