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

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

Update: 2024-12-01
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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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Check out this week's podcast article on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.




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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You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our  dedicated podcast page when making any financial decision.




You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.




Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.




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

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

Damien Fahy