Dirty Rotten Scammers
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- Episode
- Episode 7
- Broadcast Info
- 2022 (44 mins)
- Description
- When Phil responded to a scam text he wasn’t expecting to become embroiled in an investigation with the National Crime Agency, but after manipulative scammers convinced him to move large amounts of money through his account he was fleeced for a five figure sum. Ruth also replied to a scam text about a parcel delivery fee, and after losing a small amount of money she’s since been inundated with texts, calls and emails pestering her for more cash. Worried she’s been added to a ‘suckers list’ Ruth wants our ethical hackers help to find out what information is left for her online that means she keeps getting targeted by the scammers. Michelle and Mavis speak with the real National Crime Agency to find
out more about Phil’s case, and tech expert and journalist Geoff White informs Michelle of some mistakes she might be making with her own password. - Genre
- Banking; Criminology; Policing; Technology
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The Open University, "Dirty Rotten Scammers". https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/ou/search/index.php/prog/242133 (Accessed 09 Jan 2025)