MTTM Podcast Episode 484 – How to spot & avoid the latest top scams: Online, Offline & AI-Powered

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This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! We discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces. We also delve into the alarming rise of impersonation scams, including those involving HMRC and winter fuel payments. Finally, we 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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Episode quiz

Questions

  1. What is the best way to check whether you are due a refund from HMRC
    a) Click on a link you received via text message
    b) Log in to your online account using your Government Gateway ID
    c) Click on a link you received via email
    d) Reply to a voicemail you have received
  2. Which of the following is a sign that a text message from a courier company may be a scam?

    a) The message claims your delivery is stuck or needs a fee
    b) The message provides a link to click for more information
    c) The message is from a different courier company than the one you used
    d) All of the above

  3. Which of the following is NOT a recommended tip for avoiding Card Not Present fraud?

    a) Saving your card details on multiple retailer websites and apps
    b) Using a VPN when making online purchases
    c) Checking your bank statements regularly
    d) Avoiding public Wi-Fi when making purchases

  4. Which of the following is not a sign that a video may be a deepfake?

    a) Blurring around the mouth
    b) Issues with lip-syncing
    c) Poor picture quality or buffering issues
    d) Unnatural facial expressions

  5. Where can you find resources and help if you have been a victim of fraud?

    a) Action Fraud
    b) Citizens Advice Consumer Service
    c) The Money to the Masses website
    d) All of the above

Answers

  1. b) Log in to your online account using your Government Gateway ID
  2. d) All of the above
  3. a) Saving your card details on multiple retailer websites and apps
  4. c) Poor picture quality or buffering issues
  5. d) All of the above

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