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Doug Shadel, Former Strategy Director for the AARP Fraud Watch Network

It’s time for another episode of The Great American Heroes Podcast, powered by Circle K: The Official Convenience Store of the Disabled American Veterans Department of Massachusetts.

In this important episode, host Isaiah Moskowitz speaks with former fraud-prevention expert Doug Shadel about the growing scam threats targeting our Veterans and what all of us can do to recognize, prevent, and stop fraud.

Doug served as Strategy Director for the AARP Fraud Watch Network for nearly 20 years, has testified as an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice and has co-authored several books on fraud and scam prevention. Learn more at www.fraudpreventionstrategies.com

This is a critically important conversation for our Veteran community and all Americans. Please listen and share this episode with your friends and family. The information you share could help protect someone you love.

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David Sarlitto,VP of Corporate Giving and Executive Director of the Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation

This episode dives into the heart behind the donation, the mission that drives Ocean State Job Lot’s charitable work, and the beginning of what promises to be a powerful, long‑term partnership between OSJL and the DAV Department of Massachusetts. A meaningful conversation, a meaningful cause, and a reminder of what community support can accomplish.

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