File under: “Too good to be true.” One of the hottest holiday gifts of 2021 is the new Nintendo Switch. The problem is they’re sold out everywhere. When this week’s guest tried to think outside the big box stores, she ran into a classic e-commerce scam.
Check out the episode to find out how to recognize phony online stores, shipping scams and other nefarious holiday schemes.
Also: Liza rocks.
About the Hosts
Adam Levin is the former Director of Consumer Affairs for the State of New Jersey, serial entrepreneur and author of Swiped, which he wrote with his sidekick, writer and cyber mensch, Beau Friedlander. With expert commentary from Travis “Here’s What Actually Happened” Taylor, the show gets everything sorted out—or not—but either way you’re going to have a great time. Something weird happen to you? We’ve got your back.
Credits
What the Hack with Adam Levin is a production of Loud Tree Media and is produced by Andrew Steven.