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Scam Detectors

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12 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Podcast Overview

Think you can spot a scam? Think again. The Scam Detectors Podcast unravels the increasingly sophisticated schemes separating people from their money - and how consumers and financial institutions are fighting back. Hosted by technology journalist Jane Wakefield, each episode explores a different type of scam through the eyes of everyday people, fraud fighters, household names, and industry experts. From romance scams to investment fraud, we expose fraudsters' tactics to help you protect yourself and your money. Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Any named entities in any of our episodes are not affiliated with Visa or Featurespace.

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Recent Episodes

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July 15, 2026

Holiday Scams

Host Jane Smith interviews Jan, Eddie, and Lisa Webb from Which? about holiday scams to help listeners avoid financial loss.

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March 25, 2026

Tech Support Scams

<p>In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores the growing threat of tech support scams. The episode features a personal account from producer Sarah Treanor, insights from Steven Masada of Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit on how scammers use AI, and Kausar Kenning from Visa on ecosystem-wide scam disruption and prevention. </p><p> </p><p>©2026 Visa. All rights reserved. Visa and the Visa logo are trademarks of Visa. Featurespace and the Featurespace logo are trademarks of Featurespace. Microsoft and the Microsoft logo are trademarks of Microsoft. </p><p>This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Visa or Featurespace. </p>

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February 11, 2026

Check Fraud

Host Jane Wakefield examines the resurgence of check fraud in North America, detailing how scams operate and who faces the greatest risk in this episode.

12 total episodes available with 9 transcripts

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What is Scam Detectors?

Think you can spot a scam? Think again. The Scam Detectors Podcast unravels the increasingly sophisticated schemes separating people from their money - and how consumers and financial institutions are fighting back.

Hosted by technology journalist Jane Wakefield, each episode explores a different type of scam through the eyes of everyday people, fraud fighters, household names, and industry experts. From romance scams to investment fraud, we expose fraudsters' tactics to help you protect yourself and your money.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Any named entities in any of our episodes are not affiliated with Visa or Featurespace.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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