AK STORY RUNDOWN FOR APRIL 2, 2005

 

“Scams”

 

Intro/Newscast/Open

 

  1. Nigerian Scam. The Nigerian Scam has been around for years, since long before the internet, but it still draws people in.  Gabriel Spitzer. Host Wrap/ :22 sec cut.
  2. Barrow Scam. A visitor to Barrow was arrested recently on outstanding charges; he’d been talking up plans to film a big movie in town, and at least one guy fell for it pretty hard. KBRW’s Doreen Simmonds/two-way. 3:10 (4:00 with intro and outro)
  3. Senior Scam. Senior citizens are often the victims of scams, especially telemarketing.  One Anchorage senior learned her lesson over $750 soap. Ashley Gross/Host Wrap. :39 sec cut.
  4. PFD Fraud. Lots of people try to get their hands on Permanent Fund Dividend checks; Daniel Boone tracks down the PFD fraud. Host two-way. 3:20 tape time. (4:00 with intro)

 

Break #1: The Pixies: Cecilia Ann

 

  1. Scam Victims. Lots of Alaskans have been victims of identity theft, fraud…and less than honest businesses. Host pkg/Gabriel Spitzer. 4:31 total time.
  2. Gold Rush Scams. Alaska has a long history of schemers, especially during the Gold Rush. Ashley Gross/Pkg. 4:44 (5:04 total)
  3. 300 villages. Hoonah and Hooper Bay.
  4. Calendar of Events. “The Clown” by the Johnnie Keating Orchestra
  5. Jerah Chadwick. Writer laureate Jerah Chadwick talks about the power of poetry. Excerpts from an interview by Ann Touza/KIAL. 3:13 (4:24 with intro and outro)

 

Break #2: Paul Krejci: Chilkoot March.

 

  1. Berkeley ID theft. Host Gabriel Spitzer finds out how he may be vulnerable following the theft of a UC Berkeley computer that contained his personal data. Host wrap. 2:31 total.
  2. Bird Scam. Some scams are more in the realm of practical jokes; like the year a Great Blue Heron was spotted in Talkeetna’s bird-a-thon. KTNA/Amanda Stoessel/pkg. 4:29 tape (4:59 with intro)
  3. Hope Brides. Twenty years ago, an ad for mail order brides drew hundreds of responses and resulted in a couple of marriages, but turned out to be based on a scam. Ellen Lockyer/Pkg. 4:40 (5:00 with intro)
  4. Pizza Music. The guys at Peace on Earth pizza make music and melt cheese. Gabriel Spitzer/Host Pkg/ 5:01 total.

 

Close: “Annanas” by Tosca