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 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.

Scam Detectors is a technology podcast hosted by Featurespace, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Featurespace hosts Scam Detectors, a technology show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #1

  Holiday Scams

  Jul 15, 202628 minS3

  We’re back for Season 3! In this episode of Scam Detectors, Jane dives into the unsettling world of holiday scams. Holidays should be all about relaxing, not working out whether your booking is real, or travel agent is who they say they are! We hear from: Jan, who nearly lost £4,000 after scammers impersonating a real travel company promised a great deal to Australia Eddie, who discovered an apartment booking in his account that he hadn’t made Lisa Webb from Which?, who covers the different tactics they’ve seen scammers used when it comes to holiday scams. With the summer holidays coming up, it’s a timely reminder to slow down and watch out for warning signs before booking your next well-deserved break.

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  Episode #6

  Tech Support Scams

  Mar 25, 202650 minS2

  <p>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 Digital Crimes Unit on how scammers use AI, and Kausar Kenning from Visa on ecosystem-wide scam disruption and prevention. </p><p> </p><p>©2026 Visa. All rights reserved. Visa and the Visa logo are trademarks of Visa. Featurespace and the Featurespace logo are trademarks of Featurespace. Microsoft and the Microsoft logo are trademarks of Microsoft. </p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not...

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  Episode #5

  Check Fraud

  Feb 11, 202637 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores the surprisingly persistent and evolving threat of check fraud.</p><p>While checks may feel like a relic of the past in many countries, they remain a core part of the financial system in North America, creating fertile ground for increasingly sophisticated scams. This episode sets out to explain how check fraud works today, why it is on the rise, and who is most at risk.</p><p>Listen to the full episode and find out how you can keep yourself safe online.</p><p>References:</p><p>One...

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  Episode #4

  Job Scams

  Jan 7, 202639 minS2

  <p>In this episode of Scam Detectors, we dive into the elaborate world of job scams. </p><p>Job scams are on the rise globally, with the US Better Business Burea reporting that 14million people in the US and Canada have been exposed to employment scams, with an average monetary loss of $1,000. In the UK, job seekers have been warned to watch out for scammers after complaints about job and recruitment fraud to Action Fraud more than doubled from 2,000 in 2022 to nearly 5,000 in 2024.</p><p>In this episode, Jane is joined by:</p>Andrea, who landed her dream teaching job...

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  Episode #3

  Online Shopping Scams

  Nov 26, 202531 minS2

  <p>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.</p><p>We hear from Patricia, who shares her story with a fake logistics company, a fraudulent contract and how she overcame the persistent threats to pay the scammers. Graham Cluley, a cyber security expert, talks about the sophisticated tactics hackers are using to exploit customers through popular travel sites. And Dave Laramy, Head of Group Fraud and Tax Evasion at Danske Bank, shares how banks are using AI and machine learning to...

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