Practical Prepping Podcast
Practical Prepping Podcast
Real solutions for real emergencies—no apocalypse required.
The Practical Prepping Podcast cuts through the noise of extreme doomsday scenarios to focus on what actually matters: simple, actionable steps that help everyday people safeguard their families and lifestyles.
Why Listen?
- Knowledge Over Gear: "The more you know, the less you have to carry." We emphasize skills that lighten your load because the right know-how beats an overloaded bug-out bag every time.
- Real Threats, Real Solutions: From power outages to wildfires, snowstorms to supply shortages, we tackle the emergencies you're most likely to face.
- Family-Friendly Content: Our podcast maintains clean, judgment-free advice that's appropriate for all ages—prioritizing practicality over paranoia.
What Sets Us Apart
Unlike some other preparedness podcasts, we focus on practical readiness for realistic challenges:
- Weather emergencies like tornadoes, hurricanes, and winter storms
- Power outages and water disruptions
- Financial preparedness and debt reduction
- Family communication plans
- Everyday carry essentials
- Food storage and preservation
- First aid and medical preparedness
- Much more
Our Approach
Hosts Mark and Krista Lawley combine decades of experience in emergency response, outdoor skills, and home resilience to deliver advice that works in real-world situations. Whether you're just starting your preparedness journey or looking to refine specific skills, our content meets you where you are with clear, actionable advice.
No bunkers. No zombies. No alien invasions. Just practical prepping.
Join Our Community
With over 500 episodes and a growing library of free and premium resources, we're building a community of like-minded individuals focused on responsible preparedness. From our private Facebook group to our newsletter and online courses, we offer multiple ways to connect and learn.
Stuff happens. Stay prepared.
Practical Prepping Podcast
Episode #114, "Scams And How To Avoid Them"
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Practical Prepping Podcast Episode #114, "Scams And How To Avoid Them"
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There have been scams & con games since forever.
The old "pigeon drop"
Melon Drop
Swoop and Squat
We've made it easier for the scammers with computers and smart phones.
We discuss scam attempts us through email, texts, and phone, as well as discussing many the the things we can do to protect ourselves.
We list what to do if you you are the target of a scam attempt and where to report it. (Links below)
If you gave out your personal info, go to Identitytheft.com
There are specific steps to take
Reporting phishing emails:
Forward to: Anti Phishing Working Group
reportphishing@apwg.org
Reporting phishing texts:
Forward to: 7726 (SPAM)
Report to FTC
ww.ReportFraud.ftc.gov
Scripture of the week:
Proverbs 27:12 "A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences."
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