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Scam Secrets

BBC Radio 4
Scams
Fraud
Emotional Manipulation
Piano Scams
Fake Companies
Online Fraud
Scam Prevention
Psychological Manipulation
Identity Theft
Fraud Prevention
Knitted Cardigan Scam
Investment Fraud
Vulnerability Of Musicians
Romance Scams
Fradulent Emails
Non-Delivery Fraud
Hello Mum Whatsapp Scam
Fraud Investigations
Fraudulent Registrations
Cryptocurrency

It might look like a perfectly ordinary message. It could come from someone you thought you trusted. Or it could be a phone call that catches you off guard. Whatever the method, the goal is the same. They want your money.

But if you know their secrets, you can spot the red flags before it is too late.

Shari Vahl, who has investigated fraud for the BBC for 20 years, is joined by the criminologist a... more

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Getting an unexpected phonecall can be unnerving. If it's from a bailiff saying he's coming to take your possessions and is 40 minutes away, it can be terrifying.

In this episode, Shari Vahl and the Scam Secrets team hear from two people who were su... more

Your phone pings - it's a loved one who needs your help. Would you know what to do?

Lots of us have received the 'Hello Mum' text - sometimes it's dead easy to spot. But what if the circumstances fit, and they catch you completely unawares?

In this... more

Who could resist the offer of a free grand piano? Or a remarkably cheap campervan? Just as long as you pay for delivery - but that's a small price to pay, right?

This episode of Scam Secrets is about those times when you're offered something - perha... more

A trusted celeb seems to be promoting a crypto investment. Would you know what to do?

In this episode of Scam Secrets, Shari Vahl, Dr Elisabeth Carter and former criminal Alex Wood hear how an apparent endorsement from a trusted celebrity paved the ... more

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Sarah Naylor
President of the Civil Enforcement Association, representing civil enforcement officers
Civil Enforcement Association
Episode: We're Coming For Your Furniture
Nick Sharp
Deputy Director of the National Economic Crime Center at the National Crime Agency
National Crime Agency
Episode: Hello Mum? I Can't Hear You
Dr Jack Whittaker
Online consumer fraud expert
Episode: Would You Like This Piano?
Aaron Chohan
Expert in investment fraud and speaker on financial crimes
Tenet Law
Episode: Investment Scam: The Crypto Coach
Graham Barrow
Head of Risk Alert and expert in setting up fake companies.
Risk Alert
Episode: Fake Company In Your House
Chris Ainslie
Head of fraud at Santander
Santander
Episode: The Great Knitted Cardigan Scam
Jim Winters
Head of fraud and economic crime at Nationwide
Nationwide
Episode: Dating Fraud: Don't Worry, I'm Rich
Detective Chief Inspector John Hodgen
Head of the Yorkshire and Humber regional economic crime and cybercrime unit
Yorkshire and Humber regional economic crime and cybercrime unit
Episode: 'I'm Calling from Your Bank'

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Shari Vahl
Host and investigative journalist with over 20 years of experience at the BBC, specializing in fraud.

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Would You Like This Piano?
Q: What should listeners take away from this episode?
Remove the online from online fraud; always view the product in person before making a purchase.
Would You Like This Piano?
Q: What is non-delivery fraud?
Non-delivery fraud is where you pay for a product online, but it never arrives.
'I'm Calling from Your Bank'
Q: What should you do if you realize you have become involved in a scam?
Hang up and try using a new device to contact your bank using the secure number provided.

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Focused on the intricate world of scams, the content features an analysis of various fraudulent schemes, from romance scams to online retail fraud. The hosts offer insights into the psychological manipulation tactics used by scammers, revealing how victims are targeted and duped. Episodes include firsthand accounts from those affected, expert commentary, and practical advice on preventing financial loss. With a blend of investigative reporting and educational content, the show aims to equip listeners with the knowledge necessary to recognize red flags and protect themselves against fraud in diverse scenarios, including investment and identity theft.

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Recent guests on Scam Secrets include:

1. Sarah Naylor
2. Nick Sharp
3. Dr Jack Whittaker
4. Aaron Chohan
5. Graham Barrow
6. Chris Ainslie
7. Jim Winters
8. Detective Chief Inspector John Hodgen

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