: In this episode, Truist psychology expert Bright Dickson and money guru Brian Ford sit down with Matt Toussain, the founder and CIO of Open Security, to explore why scams are so prevalent and why digital fluency doesn’t always equal scam protection.

Matt, Bright, and Brian discuss how people of all ages can help protect themselves against scams, highlighting common tactics scammers use, how to recognize warning signs, and what steps you can take to avoid scams or respond if you become a victim.

The discussion covers:

• The most common types of scams and red flags to watch out for

• What to do if you’re targeted and how to be more secure in general

• The future of scams and how AI could be used to target potential victims

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“All that an adversary is trying to do is emotionally connect with us in a way that’s going to get us to respond to them.” —Matt Toussain, Founder and CIO, Open Security

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