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In this eye-opening episode, I sit down with author Zoey Michaels, whose personal experience as a scam survivor transformed into a powerful mission to protect others from fraud. Zoey shares her courageous journey of being manipulated by scammers and how she turned that painful experience into her book "Breaking Free: How Scammers Manipulate and How to Fight Back."🔍 In our conversation, we explore:• Zoey's personal experience falling victim to scammers• How she created a timeline and reverse-engineered the manipulation tactics used against her• The dual perspective approach in her book (scammer and target viewpoints)• Common psychological tricks scammers use to exploit victims• Red flags everyone should watch for to identify potential scams• How technology has changed the scamming landscape• Practical steps to take if you or a loved one is being targeted• Ways friends and family can recognize when someone is being scammed• The healing journey from scam victim to advocate• Creating her podcast to give other survivors a platform to share their storiesWhat makes Zoey's work so vital is her unique approach of showing both the scammer's thought process and the victim's experience. Her book serves as both a gripping narrative and a practical defense guide against fraud, helping readers understand how easily anyone can be manipulated.

Chapters:0:00: Introduction and Guest Introduction5:00: Zoe's Personal Experience with Scams10:00: Understanding the Psychology of Scammers15:00: Emotional and Financial Impact of Scams20:00: Strategies for Protection and Recovery25:00: The Role of Family and Friends30:00: Breaking the Stigma Around Being Scammed35:00: Resources and Final Thoughts#TheLivedExperiencesPodcast #ZoeyMichaels #BreakingFree #ScamAwareness #FraudPrevention #ConsumerProtection #ScamSurvivor #PodcastInterview #NewEpisodeStay Connected: Dr. Tamea Ryan🌐 Website: www.thelivedexp.com 📱 Instagram: thelivedexp 👥 Facebook: The Lived Experiences ________________________________Stay Connected: Zoey Michaels 🌐 Website: www.zoeymichaels.com📱 Instagram: zoeymichaelsbooks👥 Facebook: Zoey MichaelsMusic from #Uppbeat:https://uppbeat.io/t/night-drift/reflectionLicense code: 6MLBDGURNSC8XOAK