DiscoverThe Flash Drive with Carl WastieScammers are busy this festive season. Here’s how to stay safe
Scammers are busy this festive season. Here’s how to stay safe

Scammers are busy this festive season. Here’s how to stay safe

Update: 2025-12-10
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With the help of consumer journalist Wendy Knowler, The Flash Drive team discuss the importance of being cautious during the holiday season. She shares offering expert advice on how to avoid falling victim to these scams. She shares tips on verifying bank accounts, checking for cloned websites, and being wary of urgent messages. The hosts and Wendy emphasise the need to stay vigilant and take time to verify information before making any decisions.

This conversation originally aired on 10 December 2025.

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Scammers are busy this festive season. Here’s how to stay safe

Scammers are busy this festive season. Here’s how to stay safe

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