Scam Detectors

Think you can spot a scam? Think again. The Scam Detectors Podcast unravels the increasingly sophisticated schemes separating people from their money - and how consumers and financial institutions are fighting back. Hosted by technology journalist Jane Wakefield, each episode explores a different type of scam through the eyes of everyday people, fraud fighters, household names, and industry experts. From romance scams to investment fraud, we expose fraudsters' tactics to help you protect yourself and your money. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Any named entities in any of our episodes are not affiliated with Visa or Featurespace.

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Deepfakes

The season finale of Scam Detectors plunges into the world of Deepfakes. That familiar voice at the start? It wasn't host Jane Wakefield – it was a deepfake!In this episode, the real Jane Wakefield ex...

16 Apr 202536min

Money Mules

The growing threat of money muling is explored in this episode of Scam Detectors, where criminals build entire "scam cities" to manipulate individuals into laundering stolen funds.We explore how these...

19 Mars 202532min

Bank Impersonation

This episode of Scam Detectors dives into the world of impersonation scams, where criminals pretend to be trusted organisations like banks, police, or government officials to steal money and data.We e...

19 Feb 202536min

Phishing

Did you know billions of phishing emails are sent daily 🤯?Scam Detectors dives deep into the world of phishing. Learn how to spot those suspicious emails by looking at the clues and protect yourself ...

7 Jan 202537min

Romance Scams

In our debut episode, BBC Cyber Correspondent, Joe Tidy and Featurespace CEO, Martina King, alongside Romance Scam Victim Debbie, join Jane Wakefield to unravel the devastating world of romance scams....

21 Nov 202440min