Eva Velasquez
Chief executive officer of the Identity Theft Resource Center; expert on identity theft and consumer scams, discussing AI-driven tax-season fraud and protective measures.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 37min
Overcome Emotional Spending and Spot Job Scams That Could Cost You Thousands
Amanda Barroso shares her low-buy journey, revealing how grief influenced her emotional spending. She emphasizes mindful budgeting, including planning for travel, and offers tips like creating a 'grief budget.' Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, discusses the alarming rise of job scams, highlighting red flags and recovery steps for victims. The conversation stresses the need for awareness in avoiding scams and encourages a proactive approach to protecting one’s finances.
Mar 23, 2026 • 33min
Will Pump Price Concerns and Travel Hassles Shake Up the Midterms?
Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, warns about AI-driven tax-season scams and evolving fraud tactics. Bruce Mehlman, Washington political strategist, analyzes how the Iran conflict, DHS stalemate, and election cases could reshape voter sentiment and tighten the window for political change. They discuss scam defenses, voice-cloning risks, oil-price shocks, and the shrinking timeline for electoral shifts.
Oct 30, 2025 • 36min
How to Budget Better With Your Partner and Why Scam Calls Are Surging
Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, discusses the alarming rise in government-imposter scams tied to the federal shutdown, sharing key tips to avoid identity theft. She highlights the dangers of AI-driven deepfakes and emphasizes the importance of verifying sources. Later, community member Jay Leong seeks advice on aligning budgeting strategies with his spouse. The hosts suggest using the 50/30/20 framework, setting shared financial goals during 'money dates,' and creating sinking funds to manage expenses more effectively.
