Brick By Brick, hosted by professional dancer and choreographer Max Pham, is a show exposing not only the variety, but the commonality of foundation laid amongst successful creatives and entrepreneurs. Knowledge is gained through experience, and here is where we are able to share the stories of the people behind the scenes of our favorite names in business and entertainment.
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Join Dr Dan who is on a mission to improve financial health for doctors and healthcare professionals. Interviewing guests who are on the journey to passive income that enables better lifestyle choices.
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"What the Hack with Adam Levin" is the award-winning weekly true cybercrime podcast--the place to hear memorable stories and get good advice.
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Dr Kristal Lau (becoming an Author and Entrepreneur)
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In this episode, we interview Dr Kristal Lau- journey from medicine to entrepreneurship and postpartum wellness consulting. •medical school, BPT •geriatrics specialty, and a sad story about palliative care •life changes, military spouse, Masters of Public Health •psychology of money- drop in come as stay at home spouse •becoming an author •USMLE Fi…
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Episode 170: Max Lebow Battles a Cyber PsyOps Nightmare
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When Max Lebow received a chilling Instagram message detailing intimate information about him, he found himself pulled into a cyber nightmare. In this episode, Max shares his battle with a mysterious hacker who knew enough about him to coerce him into a terrifying journey of digital manipulation, paranoia, and, finally, survival. Learn more about y…
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Episode 169: Ava Smithing Battles Big Tech and the Algorithm Trap
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Ava Smithing was eleven when she saw a swimsuit on Pinterest that she liked. That innocent click turned into an eating disorder. How? This episode explores the most dangerous thing children face today: Algorithms. On a mission to hold Big Tech accountable, Ava shares her journey as an activist with us, including her recent role providing Congressio…
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Capital Growth vs Cashflow (Richard Bharata)
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Another insightful episode with property investor and BA Richard Bharata. We cover age old debate "capital growth vs cashflow" •Richard's recent purchase Melbourne, how yield compares to regional QLD •resi vs commercial •some cashflow strategies- granny flat, duplex, unit blocks, NDIS, rooming homes We talk about some common sayings "Cashflow keeps…
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Episode 168: Senators Blackburn and Blumenthal Join Us to Discuss the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
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From cyberbullying to harmful algorithms, the risks are real. This week, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Richard Blumenthal join us to discuss their bipartisan bill—the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Together, they’re taking on Big Tech to ensure the safety of children online. Tune in to hear how KOSA could change the digital world for the better. Le…
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Episode 167: CISA Director Jen Easterly Stands Watch in the Cyberwars
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From elections to ransomware, CISA Director Jen Easterly breaks down the threats to America’s critical infrastructure and what’s being done to stop them, sharing along the way her journey from the real-life battlefield to the frontlines of cybersecurity. This is a rare glimpse into the most pressing threats America faces—and a compelling story abou…
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Investing in 10 year cycles (Dr Anna Pham Part 2)
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In Part 2 of chat with Dr Anna Pham, we discuss •resi vs commercial property cashflow numbers •thoughts on buyers agents •building a community of doctors to take interest in investing (LifeCycle Projects) •teaching children importance of finances •investing in 10 year cycles Connect with Dr Anna Pham- Anna Pham | LinkedIn Music Credit: Bass Nation.…
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Episode 166: Ken’s Duplicate Driver’s License Cost Him $8,000
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By the time Ken understood what happened, his similar-looking identity thief had walked off with $8,000. In this episode, we learn about a vulnerability courtesy the DMV and what an enterprising identity thief was able to do with it. Eva Velasquez from the Identity Theft Resource Center offers tips on safeguarding yourself. Plus: the pros and cons …
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Episode 165: Shannon Edwards Reveals the Student Data Free-for-All in New York City Schools
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As technology is integrated deeper into classrooms, the lines between education and data privacy have been destroyed by for-profit data miners. This week, privacy advocate Shannon Edwards reveals how educational apps harvest sensitive information from children, commodify their data, and what parents can do to fight it. Learn more about your ad choi…
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Dr Anna Pham's Property Journey
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We have a special guest- Dr Anna Pham- GP, entrepreneur, property investor. In Part 1 of this interview, we discuss: •medical school, and choice of specialty •how lending has changed over last 2 decades •Anna's impressive property portfolio •philosphy on Principal and Interest repayments •mindset, investing as a single mum •commercial property •act…
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Episode 164: Whim Grace Plays a Shell Game with Scammers
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Whim wanted to teach overseas. While based on the coast of Portugal, she was offered a teaching position from two employers. She didn’t know that she was about to end up with no job at all, narrowly avoiding getting taken for a bundle of dough. Also in this episode: Adam continues to hack Beau in every way imaginable. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Episode 163: Carl's Nasty Puppy Scammer Leads Him to the Cutest Surprise
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The isolation caused by the Covid pandemic led to record pet adoptions, and more than usual activity online. It was like chum to sharks for scammers who flooded social media accounts with adoption opportunities for popular breeds. This week’s guest, Holly got in touch with us about her friend Carl who joins us too to talk about his St. Bernard-size…
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Locum doctor cancellations (3 strike rule, with Max Drakeley Part 2)
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In this part 2 of interview with locum agent Max, we discuss: •do locum agents really prioritise one doctor over another? •last minute cancellations! •Max's 3 strike rule •media perception that locum agencies are driving up healthcare costs •workforce planning for healthcare services •tips for locum doctors, and how to get in touch with Max: mdrake…
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Episode 162: Elizabeth Warren Tackles Big Tech
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Elizabeth Warren put the kibosh on bad banking practices with her vision for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and now, with the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act, she’s taking on Big Data. She joined us to talk about reigning in the Wild West of online life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 161: Andy Pham Claws Back a Multi-Million Dollar Heist
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There are tens of millions of small and medium-size businesses in the United States alone, and depending on their state incorporation, many are in danger of business identity theft. Andy Pham is an American hero by many standards, for sure with regard to the right to become wildly successful. He’s truly living the American Dream. Having grown up in…
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Locum doctor roles (Interview with agent Max Drakeley)
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In this chat with locum agent Max, we discuss: •which medical specialties get the highest rates •doctor preferences for lifestyle and shorter stints post-COVID •behind the scenes look at the work locum agents need to do •how GPs can upskill to do rural generalist roles •urgent care, telehealth, and the challenges... Music Credit: Bass Nation. Send …
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Episode 160: Joyce and a Bank Robber Play MahJong
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Like many of us, Joyce spent hours during the Covid lockdown connecting with friends by playing games online--in her case a MahJong app. Imagine her surprise when using a legitimate app to find a scammer trying to empty her entire bank account. The most likely culprit? You will rethink your game time when you hear what it was. Learn more about your…
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Episode 159: The Wild West of the Loophole Economy
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We’ve all been there. You see something perfect online, you do all the clicks and then think, “Wait, was that legit?” Scam-lite transactions are the way of the web these days, whether it’s direct-from-manufacturer or super-sticky subscriptions, we have your back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Side hustles as a doctor (Revisited)
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"Multiple income streams" is often stated as way to get ahead financially. In this episode, we explore some side hustles that doctors can do, including: • locuming (especially rural locations) • consulting • medicolegal work • writing (for medical journals, developing guidelines for primary health network) • cosmetics Additional note- as of 2024, a…
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Episode 158: Kristin Bride Lost Her Son and Now She’s on a Mission
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Kristen Bride’s 16-year-old son died by suicide after being cyberbullied on Snapchat. Setting her sites on anonymous messaging apps that intentionally traumatize children, Bride heads to Washington DC to fight for change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLoud Tree Media
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Episode 157: Keren Elazari Decrypts the Ransomeware Nightmare
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Ransomware is a type of malware that allows hackers to commandeer data on a device or an entire network. Increasingly, the threat actors behind these crimes set their sites on mission critical targets. We talked about it with renowned cybersecurity expert Keren Elazari this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Tips on Perth investing (David Hall interview Part 2)
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We are back for part 2 interview with Perth buyers agent David Hall. •dark side of rental growth • horror story about self-managing a property • more strategies (e.g. combining duplex lots) • tips for negotiating with a seller • how a junior doctor bought their first property for 740k, with development potential. Resources/links: Why is Australia S…
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Episode 156: Beau’s Cousin Makes the Right Call
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There was a video chat, phone messages and a lot of back and forth before Beau’s cousin began to wonder if he was thinking straight, and called to see if we thought he was being scammed. This week we get a rare look at a pig butcher in action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 155: Andrew Steven Finds a Red Flag in His Dream Backyard
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From handshake deals to digital pat-downs, the rental market is filled with great opportunities (that is, for scammers). Our very own producer, Andrew Steven recently got some first-hand experience when he and his partner tried to find a new place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Perth buyers agent (David Hall Interview Part 1)
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How much does mining, oil and gas influence Perth's property market? What is driving the current boom? In this interview with Perth buyers agent David Hall, we discuss overview of Perth market, his personal investing philosophy and much more. •difference between current market 2024 and last boom 2004-2007) •what is a balanced market for Perth •reta…
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Episode 154: Can AI Commit the Perfect Crime?
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AI is everywhere – in the news, on our devices, assisting us, making life easier for us, and for criminals, too, harnessing AI to swindle people more efficiently. What’s next? We dive into the dark side of AI and ask two experts: Could AI commit the perfect crime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 153: Roy Gets Hacked by an Evil Clown
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Did you know that you can activate malware on your computer just by looking at an image posted in the comments of an online discussion? We're big on good cyber hygiene. Our first episode provides an important life lesson: Always use a burner computer to troll your enemies. And of course beware of evil clowns. Check out Roy’s story about the time he…
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5 tips to choosing a Property Manager (and Mistakes to avoid)
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Property investing involves assets worth hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars- so choosing someone to manage this asset is so important. We have all heard stories about difficult tenants, and property managers missing things and even not contactable! Property managers have a difficult task, and also have high turnover. I have learnt over th…
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Episode 152: Max McCoy Investigates $47 Million That Isn’t in Kansas Anymore
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Max McCoy stumbled on a $47 million swindle that starts just north of the Oklahoma panhandle and bounces to Australia before things get really confusing in a haze of small town corruption, secretive law enforcement and competing theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 151: Axton Betz-Hamilton Gets the Shock of a Lifetime (Part 2)
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Growing up in the shadow of child identity theft can be a struggle. For Axton Betz-Hamilton, her discovery of the culprit led to the shock of a lifetime. In the second installment of this two-part episode, we examine the massive financial and emotional toll of finding out a loved one wasn’t all that they seemed, and how to recover. Also discussed: …
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Life Update- Finance challenges!
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In this episode, I give an update on Passive Income Doctor, and how portofolio is faring- interest rates in last 2 years gone from 2% to 6.5%. Headline inflation has been 7%p.a but when I see property prices, grocery prices, it seems more like 10-20%. I also talk about finance challenges- obstacles in obtaining lending. I discuss the current 3% int…
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Episode 150: Axton Betz-Hamilton Goes Looking For Her Identity Thief (Part 1)
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By the time most people find out that they’ve been the victim of child identity theft, their credit is trashed. That’s what happened to Axton Betz-Hamilton. And like most victims of child identity theft, she was targeted by someone she knew. In the first installment of this two-part episode, the mystery of who stole Axton’s identity unravels in a v…
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Episode 149: Paul Raffile Fights Sextortion No Matter What
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Paul Raffile was in national security and corporate threat assessment before (almost) running human exploitation investigations for a major social media company (therein lies this week’s tale). He talked with us about this "silent epidemic” and vanishing job offers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Interview with Dr Urszula Carr (NHS to Australia, Life Coaching)
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In this episode we chat with Dr Urzula Carr, histopathologist, and life coach. We discuss journey from Poland to UK, working in the NHS, and then life in Australia. We talk about some property wins including granny flat/studio, feasibility studies for property development. Finally we discuss her journey, how life coaching and self development helpe…
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Episode 148: Beth Should Have Dated the IT Guy
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Beth sent more than $26,000 to a man she met on Tinder. It was a romance scam, but one that brought complex storytelling, nuanced psychology and even acting skills to bear in a way that shocked even us. Check out this week’s episode to hear just how “good” romance scammers can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 147: Kara Swisher Calls Out the Man Babies of Big Tech
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Kara Swisher has been covering Silicon Valley since the early days, and she’s made a ton of enemies the old fashioned way (by telling the truth about the new robber barons of our digital lives). In a new memoir called Burn Book, she pulls the curtain back on a world run by powerful babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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Private billing (the why and how)
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Why the trend is from bulkbilling to mixed/private billing? The Medicare rebate freeze, and effects on general practice sustainability. The rising costs of running a small business. Steps doctors and practices can implement to transition to private billing: 1. meeting to discuss 2.advertise in advance- notice to patients 3. train reception staff, i…
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Episode 146: Elizabeth Warren Tackles Big Tech
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Elizabeth Warren put the kibosh on bad banking practices with her vision for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and now, with the Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act, she’s taking on Big Data. She joined us to talk about reigning in the Wild West of online life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 145: Becky Holmes Knows Who *Isn’t* Dating Keanu Reeves
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Becky Holmes loves DMing with scammers. When it comes to romance scammers, she will do whatever it takes, pursuing them to the great delight of her fans on social media. From flings with A-listers to the lantern-jawed soldier with a heart of gold, Becky's on a mission to unravel the weird world of online swindler love. Learn more about your ad choi…
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Richard Bharata (Perth boom, and 2024 predictions)
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We have back on the show Richard Bharata, property investor and buyers agent. We catchup on what's happened in the last 12 months, some recent cracker deals. Also he shares some common investor mistakes, and also some tips for interstate investing. Finally we discuss Perth property market, and also predictions for what areas and price points will d…
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Episode 144: Erin West Puts the Bad Guys to Shame
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Erin West is the Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, California, and the founder of Project Shamrock. Whether she’s prosecuting eye-popping SIM-swap money grabs or putting large-scale pig butchering operations out of business, her stories and experience can help you stay safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…
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Episode 143: Carina Follows Her Heart Into a Crypto Scam
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No one’s too smart for a well designed scam. Case in point, neuroscientist, triathlete Carina who thought the finance bro she met on Bumble was the one for her, but the only real thing was the money she lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesLoud Tree Media
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Buying Home vs Investment property
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Age old question, buying own home vs investment property? And which one first? Where rentvesting sits in the picture? It is a personal question, however in this episode I explore some things you may have not considered before. Music Credit: Bass Nation. Send in your questions to: passiveincomedoctors[AT]gmail.com…
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Episode 142: Tarah Wheeler Narrowly Avoids Getting Got
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No one is immune from being scammed. Just ask Tarah Wheeler, founder and CEO of Red Queen Dynamics, a company that specializes in keeping people scam-free. While onboarding a new hire, a process she put in place stopped a scammer despite a serious cyber misstep. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your podcasts. If you lik…
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Episode 141: Secret Service Agent “Mark” Works the Pan-Africa Beat
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Who better to talk to about pan-African crime syndicates than someone tasked with shutting them down? From drug mules and sextortion to romance scams and spearphishing, this week’s talk with Secret Service Agent “Mark” pulls back the curtain on Black Axe and other crime rings operating worldwide. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available whereve…
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Holidays (and Why Points Hacking is a Trap)
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Holidays and taking timeout is important for doctors. How to optimise this, and how it can help you be a better doctor. Also I talk about my (controversial opinion) on points hacking, and some hidden dangers. Other resources/reference: Why Physician Vacation Time is Vital | JAMA Career Center (jamanetwork.com) Historic change to Declaration of Gene…
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Episode 140: Cybersecurity Girl Caitlin Sarian Tries to Delete Herself Online
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Every part of life that comes in contact with the Internet is tracked, packed and sold to a a seemingly infinite network of data brokers. Caitlin Sarian AKA Cybersecurity Girl joined us this week to discuss why scrubbing your information is trickier than it sounds and what you can do about it. “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever y…
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Episode 139: Cory Doctorow Makes Us Wonder if Everything’s a Scam
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Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Author and activist Cory Doctorow explains how we’re all one muffaletta and a malfunctioning jet door away from falling prey to the most basic of cons. He joins us this week to talk about that and to fill us in about his new book, “The Bezzle.” “What the Hack with Adam Levin” is available wherever you get your…
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In this episode, we explore basics behind index funds and ETFs- rising popularity over last few decades. Also, how it stacks up against active/managed funds. As always, please note this is general information, and not personalised financial advice. What Are Index Funds, and How Do They Work? (investopedia.com) Music Credit: Bass Nation. Send in you…
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Episode 138: Presley Rhodes Fights an Army of Thirst Trap Thieves
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Presley Rhodes makes a living posting what she calls “the subtle art of the thirst trap.” Popular on Instagram, she uses that platform to draw her most parched followers to OnlyFans where she can get paid. But what happens when a scammer buys access to those images? Nothing good. To hear what happened (and try to figure it out) we talked to someone…
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