Karen Johnson, a former catfish scammer turned scam avoidance coach, shares her riveting transformation story. She dives into her experiences of being both a deceiver and a victim, shedding light on the emotional manipulation involved in online scams. The conversation takes a twist as they discuss how AI complicates the scam landscape, including sophisticated tactics like fake parking tickets. Listeners also gain insight into essential tips for protecting against QR code fraud and empowering vulnerable populations, particularly seniors, against online threats.