April 11, 2008
In this episode:
Senior Scams (encore presentation)
They pose as trustworthy financial advisors, investment experts and sometimes even corporate executives, but they’re nothing more than shady con artists who prey on senior citizens. And once they have someone&rsqou;s confidence, their money soon follows. In this episode of Connects, exposing heartless senior scams. We’ll hear the story of a local schoolteacher who lost nearly $200,000 in the blink of an eye to a father-son scam team that targeted victims in Washington State. And we’ll find out firsthand from ex-con artists what treacherous tactics these no-good criminals use to bilk people out of their life savings. If you’re a senior citizen, or if you have parents who are, this is a show you can't afford to miss.
Related Links
Federal Bureau of Investigation’s StopSeniorScams.org
The National Center on Elder Abuse
The National Do Not Call Registry providing the option to block telemarketers
Hello Dalai Lama
Seattle gets ready to welcome the Dalai Lama for a week-long visit. We preview his visit, show you a short history of His Holiness, and talk with the founders of Seeds of Compassion, the local organization sponsoring the Dalai Lama’s trip.
Green Watch: Bills, Bags and a Festival to Boot
Governor Chris Gregoire has signed a new bill to reduce toxins in toys, setting the toughest standards in the country. The city of Seattle wants you to pay for every bag--plastic or paper--you get from the grocery store. And the region prepares for Green Festival ’08, one of the biggest environmentally-minded conventions in the country. King County Eco-Consumer joins Enrique Cerna to talk about all of these issues.
Feedback
Viewers sound off about the Democratic Superdelegates, and what the city of Seattle should do about the Sonics.
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