The 'Money Back' Scam
Being scammed once can be a devastating, life-changing experience. But the criminals we hear about on Scam Secrets don't care about that. They'll often come back for more, with bogus offers to help yo...
24 Sep 28min
Mobile Handset Fraud
Being sent a shiny new phone when you weren't expecting one sounds great - but it most likely isn't. In this episode, the Scam Secrets team investigate mobile handset fraud - a widespread scam whereby...
17 Sep 28min
The Power of Your Email
What's the name of your first pet? If a question like that holds the key to your email inbox, it might be time to beef up your security. In this episode, Shari Vahl, Dr Lis Carter and Alex Wood talk a...
10 Sep 28min
How to Help Someone Who's Being Scammed
Your relative is in the grip of a scam. You can see it - but they can't. Would you know what to do?It's a situation you never want to find yourself in. And if you do, it can be hard knowing where to t...
3 Sep 28min
QR Code Scams
Do you scan QR codes? Since Covid, they've become embedded in many aspects of our lives. But perhaps we're a bit too trusting of them.On this episode, Shari Vahl, Dr Lis Carter and Alex Wood hear how ...
27 Aug 28min
Inside Report Fraud
What really happens when you report a scam?In this special episode, Shari takes a trip behind the scenes at the fraud reporting service for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.For years, this was call...
20 Aug 28min
The Customer Complaints Scam
Have you ever been desperately trying to contact a company to complain about shoddy service? Or needed to cut through the automated responses and speak to a human who can help? Most of us have - and t...
13 Aug 28min
How To Spot A Deepfake
Scam Secrets is back with a close look at deepfakes. Lots of the stories we hear involve victims being lured into scams by fake videos or photos of trusted people. Shari Vahl, Dr Lis Carter and Alex W...
6 Aug 28min
