Kristy Naylor, Securities and Enforcement Chief and David Newman, Senior Examiner for the State of Alaska Division of Banking and Securities share the story – and video interview — of Bill Burk of Anchorage who was a victim of financial fraud. Burk, a Korean War veteran, former boxer, miner and commercial fisherman had been promised returns of 16 to 18 percent for his investment, but the initial sales pitch was disingenuous. Fortunately, Mr. Burk got his money back thanks to the Division of Banking and Securities. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
Economics
AARP Alaska #709: How Alaska’s Division of Banking and Securities serves Alaskans
Kristy Naylor, Securities and Enforcement Chief and David Newman, Senior Examiner for the State of Alaska Division of Banking and Securities discuss the mission of the Division, how Alaskans can protect themselves from fraud, how an investor can check out a broker-dealer or investment adviser and questions you as an investor have the right to ask a financial planner. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
AARP Alaska #708: Scams That Target Seniors
Michelle Tabler, Alaska Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau Northwest talks about scams that target seniors, including medical scams, medical device scams, counterfeit prescription drugs scams, charity scams, fake win notice scams, the grandparent scam, the Microsoft scam, the IRS or Jury Duty Scam, and internet fraud. She also talks about the BBBs new Scam Tracker. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
Forum@360: Alaska Politics and Public Policy – Clive Thomas #401
From the state’s geography and demographics to its reliance on the oil and gas industry, Alaska is a unique state with many political contradictions. State politics have changed dramatically over the past few decades, and Clive Thomas has spent decades studying that arc. Thomas was a long-time political science faculty member at the University of Alaska Southeast, and recently completed editing a 1,200-page tome on Alaska politics. Thomas will discuss the long view of Alaska’s politics with KTOO & APRN statehouse reporter Andrew Kitchenman.
AARP Alaska #707: How to Avoid Identity Theft
Michelle Tabler, Alaska Regional Manager for the Better Business Bureau Northwest discusses identity theft: What the thieves look for and what they can do with the information they steal. She also defines Phishing, Vishing and Smishing, which are new methods by which criminals try to fraudulently obtain personal information. Ms. Tabler also talks about how you can best protect yourself while traveling and unveils the BBB’s new Scam Tracker. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.
AARP Alaska #706: Inside a check fraud ring in Alaska
Don Krohn, Security Officer for First National Bank Alaska discusses check fraud and why it is on the rise – even in Alaska. In the program, images of checks that were “washed” are shown and Mr. Krohn discusses what individuals can do to avoid having their checks altered or “washed” by fraudsters. He details how fraudsters conduct searches as they try to steal the identity of potential victims. Ann Secrest of AARP Alaska conducts the interview.