Scams & Consumer Safety Expert — Featured Nationally
For decades, Grammy (Chris Durst) has helped explain how scams work — and how people can protect themselves as fraud tactics evolve. From national television to public radio, major financial outlets, and government resources, Chris’ work has focused on helping people recognize warning signs, avoid costly mistakes, and stay safe during times of economic uncertainty and rapid technological change.
Below are selected media appearances, expert citations, and interviews where Grammy provided clear, practical guidance on scams, fraud, and consumer protection.
National Television & Major Broadcast Media
ABC News / 20/20
Helping viewers understand deceptive consumer and financial scams, including online and work-from-home schemes.
ABC News
Consumer scam coverage explaining how fraudsters target job seekers and online shoppers.
CBS News
Helping viewers recognize the most common warning signs of job scams.
NBC News
National coverage focused on consumer fraud awareness and scam prevention.
CNN
Explaining how job and work-from-home scams operate — and how to avoid them.
CNN
US Census scams – how to identify and avoid them.
This video features highlights from Chris’s television appearances, with brief clips from programs such as Good Morning America, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, The Tyra Banks Show, and other national broadcasts where she discussed scams, fraud prevention, and consumer safety.
Business & Financial Media
CNBC
Breaking down the most common scams spreading during economic downturns.
Bloomberg / Businessweek
Helping consumers spot warning signs before making purchases or investments.
Fox Business
Explaining how to identify and avoid work-from-home scams.
Yahoo Finance
Challenging the myth that scams only target seniors and explaining who is really at risk.
Public Radio & Print Publications
NPR
Explaining why work-from-home scams continue to persist — and what consumers can do to protect themselves.
NPR – Planet Money
Episode 680: Anatomy of a Scam.
Reader’s Digest
Practical, easy-to-understand guidance on how to avoid common online scams.
U.S. News & World Report
Helping readers understand deceptive “free trial” offers and online consumer traps.
Government & Public Service Resources
New Mexico Secretary of State — Cybersecurity
Providing scam-prevention and cybersecurity guidance for consumers.
Helping Public Figures Fight Scams
Ask Grammy has also helped public figures address scams in which con artists falsely used their names or likenesses to promote fraudulent products or services.
Individuals assisted include:
- Barbara Corcoran
- Lori Greiner — Scam awareness coverage
- Alison Sweeney — Scam awareness coverage
- Christie Brinkley
- Dr. Oz
- Dr. Phil
Why These Appearances Still Matter
While some of these media appearances span many years, the core tactics scammers rely on — urgency, fear, and deception — remain largely unchanged. The lessons shared in these interviews are still relevant today, especially as scams continue to adapt to new technologies and platforms.
Media Inquiries
Journalists, producers, and organizations seeking expert commentary on scams, fraud, and consumer protection are welcome to get in touch by email to chris@askgrammy.com.