Ep 484 - How to spot & avoid the latest top scams: Online, Offline & AI-Powered

This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! Damien and Andy discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces.

They also delve into the alarming rise of impersonation scams, including those involving HMRC and winter fuel payments.

Finally, Damien and Andy examine the terrifying growth of AI-powered scams like voice cloning and deepfakes. We explain how many of these latest scams work and share practical tips on how to identify them and useful strategies on how to avoid becoming a victim.

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00:00 - How to spot and avoid the latest scams

04:30 - Online Shopping Fraud and scams revealed

13:53 - Understanding Card Not Present Fraud

15:22 - Tips for Safe Online Shopping

17:43 - Delivery Scams and How to Avoid Them

18:57 - QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know

21:09 - Impersonation Scams: Protecting Yourself

21:34 - Bank Scams and Verification Tips

25:09 - Understanding Impersonation Scams

26:18 - Winter Fuel Payment Scams

27:56 - AI Scams: Voice Cloning and Deep Fakes

35:36 - Resources and Support for Scam Victims

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Links referred to in the podcast:

• Best budgeting apps in the UK for 2025
• My bank helped fraudsters steal £4k from my children's savings
• What are the new APP fraud reimbursement rules?