Trust is essential in our daily lives—but it's also what scammers exploit most. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze visits Central Park Coffee in Owatonna, MN, to discuss two evolving scams that prey on human trust: quishing (QR code fraud) and pig butchering (romance investment scams). From fake QR codes on restaurant tables to elaborate romance frauds that drain life savings, these threats are becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect.

Jen breaks down how these scams work, shares real-world examples, and delivers practical defense strategies you can implement immediately. Whether you're scanning a menu or chatting with someone online, this episode equips you with the knowledge to recognize manipulation tactics before it's too late.

What You'll Learn:

• How "quishing" works and why QR codes are the new phishing vector
• The disturbing mechanics of pig butchering romance scams
• Specific red flags to watch for in both physical and digital spaces
• Practical verification steps before clicking, calling, or sending money
• Why urgency + money requests = major warning signs

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That urgent text about a package delivery? That call from "your bank"? They might be scams designed to steal your personal information. In this episode of SipCyber, Jen Lotze breaks down smishing (SMS phishing) and vishing (voice phishing)—two increasingly common tactics scammers use to bypass your email filters and catch you off guard.

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🔐 What You'll Learn:

• What smishing and vishing are and how they work
• Real-world examples of text and phone scams
• Why caller ID can't be trusted (spoofing explained)
• Simple verification steps to protect yourself and your family
• How to spot fake technical support calls

Whether you're protecting yourself, your parents, or your business, this episode gives you practical, no-nonsense tips to stay one step ahead of scammers. Don't let a convincing text or call become your worst cybersecurity mistake.

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What if a criminal could steal your phone number and use it to break into every account you own? That's exactly what happens in a SIM swap attack—and it's more common than you think.

In this episode of SipCyber, host Jen Lotze explains how attackers trick mobile carriers into transferring your phone number to their device, bypassing multi-factor authentication and gaining access to your banking, email, and social media accounts. The good news? There's a simple, powerful defense that takes less than five minutes to set up.

🔐 What You'll Learn:

• How SIM swap attacks work and why they're so dangerous
• Why your phone number is the key to your digital identity
• The one simple step that stops SIM swaps cold
• How to add a secure PIN to your mobile carrier account

Don't let hackers hijack your phone number. Protect yourself in minutes with this essential security tip. Like, share, and subscribe for more cybersecurity advice that actually makes sense!

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