Nev Schulman is the co-host of MTV's "Catfish" and is known for his own experience with romance scams. He is passionate about helping people protect themselves from online scammers and has recently teamed up with Zelle to protect people's money.
Nev learned about financial scams when he was the subject of the 2010 documentary "Catfish." Through his experience, he discovered that people can be vulnerable to scams through romance, utility companies, ads, and more. He emphasizes the importance of being discerning and doing research before engaging with any suspicious activity.
He also warns against the "love bombing" technique and urgency tactics that scammers use. If you are a victim of a financial scam, there is often not much recourse, but it is important to report it so that companies can work to prevent it from happening again.
"Rather than trying to rely on larger agencies to protect us, the responsibility really falls on the individual. We have to be discerning. We have to do our research.”
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. What is the story behind Nev Schulman's experience with Catfish?
2. How can you protect yourself from financial scams?
3. What are the red flags to look out for when it comes to romance scams?