04.10.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Scammers Going For Broke

The Clark Howard Podcast

Clark Howard

Business, Investing, Entrepreneurship

4.6 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2026

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today - Scam artists are getting more sophisticated and they’re targeting your retirement funds. Clark explains this digital crime wave and how fraudsters are using sophisticated tools & tricks to get into your accounts. The first step in protecting your money is being aware of some of the latest techniques these criminals use. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Scam Vigilance: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on the show: 5 Best Robo-Advisors - Clark Howard When Is the Best Time To Collect Social Security? - Clark Howard Term Life vs. Whole Life Insurance: Understanding the Difference How To Buy Term Life Insurance in 7 Easy Steps - Clark Howard Fraud Is Skyrocketing: 5 Ways To Protect Your Hard-Earned Assets Why You Should Never Click on Random Text Messages thestreet: Vanguard warns fraud is quietly draining retirements now Protect Your Rights & Identity Archives - Clark Howard How To Freeze and Unfreeze Your Credit With Experian, Equifax and TransUnion Virtual Credit Cards: An Online Security Measure Worth Taking? Best 529 Plans by State: How Clark Howard Picks the Top College Savings Plans Clark.com resources: Episode transcripts Community.Clark.com / Ask Clark Clark.com daily money newsletter Consumer Action Center Free Helpline: 636-492-5275 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	It's my pleasure to welcome you here to the Clark Howard Show, where our mission is to serve you with advice and information that empowers you so you make better financial decisions in your life.
0:17.7	And if you're a regular listener to this show, what Krista calls a Clarkie.
0:22.9	No, you came up with Clarkie.
0:25.3	I did?
0:25.9	You did.
0:26.5	And then we had people vote on what they should call themselves.
0:30.2	Like a Swifty.
0:31.6	Taylor's so Swifty.
0:33.6	I like the Clark Squad, I think, but I like Clarkie now.
0:36.3	I'm used to it.
0:37.0	How does she get out on stage and perform for three and a half hours?
0:41.6	It's unreal.
0:42.4	I don't know how anybody does that.
0:44.2	Anyway, so today begins with our Clark Stink segment.
0:48.2	You know who also stinks?
0:50.0	Scam artists.
0:51.3	And they're getting more and more and more sophisticated.
0:55.4	And I know a really brilliant person who lost his life savings to crooks
1:02.6	and lost even more in what's known as a reload.
1:07.6	I want you to be aware of the techniques that these scamsters are using, how they're
1:14.0	tricking you, creating a sense of urgency, and then pouring salt in the wounds after. That's coming
1:21.3	up later. But right now it is time for Clark Stinks. I should have never encouraged you to speak.
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