Hosted by Featurespace · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 11 episodes
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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 BBC 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. As fraud becomes the most common crime in the UK, accounting for 40% of all offences recorded in England and Wales, the need for awareness and protection has never been greater. 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 Featurespace or Visa.
Featurespace hosts Scam Detectors, a technology show with 11 episodes published.
In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores the growing threat of tech support scams. The episode features a personal account from producer Sarah Treanor, insights from Steven Masada of Microsoft’s Di
In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores the surprisingly persistent and evolving threat of check fraud. While checks may feel like a relic of the past in many countries, they remain a core part of
In this episode of Scam Detectors, we dive into the elaborate world of job scams. Job scams are on the rise globally, with the US Better Business Burea reporting that 14million people in the US and Canada have been expos
In this episode of Scam Detectors, we explore the evolving world of online shopping scams, which are especially prominent during peak shopping periods like Black Friday. We hear from Patricia, who shares her story with a
In this episode, we dive into the growing threat of crypto scams, with Jane drawing on her own experience of being impersonated in AI-generated fake news articles. We hear from Karen, who was lured into investing thousan
To kick off Season 2, we have a very special LIVE episode of Scam Detectors, recorded at the Featurespace Customer Forum 2025. Host Jane Wakefield was joined by Steve Goddard, Becky Holmes and Suzanne Lynch for an insigh
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 explores how voice cl
Have you ever stopped to truly question the authenticity of a voice or video you've encountered online? We explore the growing problem of deepfakes and how they are being used to impersonate individuals and spread fraudu
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 scammers use sophi
The growing threat of money muling is explored in this episode of Scam Detectors. Learn how scammers recruit mules and get essential tips on spotting this type of fraud. Hear firsthand testimony and understand why offers
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 explore how these sc
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 from criminals.
In January, Scam Detectors dives deep into the world of phishing. Learn how to spot those suspicious emails by looking at the clues and protect yourself from criminals. Don't miss it!
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. Hear the gripping f
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Patricia
title industry expert · Bali Silent Retreat
1 appearance on this show
Jamie Bartlett
author of How to Talk to AI (And How Not To) · Kenton boys
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Jane
abortion doula · Thru The Gears
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Jim Browning
Scam Investigator and YouTuber
1 appearance on this show
Karen
tour guide · Company of Artisans
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Becky Holmes
bestselling author of 'Keanu Reeves is not in Love with You'
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Debbie
Personal Finance Coach · Family Law Cafe
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