Editor's note: This segment was rebroadcast on Aug. 21, 2025. Click here for the original audio. Here’s a story of a relationship that, like so many, starts online. Carina is in her 40s, has a Ph.D.

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - There’s a new scam making the rounds—and it could soon be coming to an email inbox near you. Scammers are using big-name celebrities to trick you into thinking you’ve been ...

Click here for the original audio and to read more. The Economist podcast "Scam Inc" tells the story of the global online scam industry, which is growing larger and more sophisticated all the time.

Impostor scams take many different forms. Business owners, influencers and individuals are the targets of a tricky impostor scam that may start with an invitation to appear on a popular or celebrity ...