Got a scam you want us to investigate? Email the team: <a href="mailto:scamsecrets@bbc.co.uk">scamsecrets@bbc.co.uk</a></p>
Scam Secrets
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31 episodes
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Podcast Overview
<p>It might look like a perfectly ordinary message. It could come from someone you thought you trusted. Or it could be a phone call that catches you off guard. Whatever the method, the goal is the same. They want your money.</p><p>But if you know their secrets, you can spot the red flags before it is too late.</p><p>Shari Vahl, who has investigated fraud for the BBC for 20 years, is joined by the criminologist and forensic linguist, Dr Elisabeth Carter, and Alex Wood - a former criminal who now tries to stop scams - to dissect the shadiest techniques criminals use to steal your cash. </p><p>In each episode, they dig deep into a different scam, with first-hand accounts from the people targeted, forensic analysis of the techniques and mind games being used - and even secret recordings of the scammers themselves. Got a scam you want us to investigate? Email the team: <a href="mailto:scamsecrets@bbc.co.uk">scamsecrets@bbc.co.uk</a></p>
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Recent Episodes
September 17, 2026
Mobile Handset Fraud
Shari Vahl, Elisabeth Carter, and Alex Wood investigate mobile handset fraud, revealing how criminals exploit telecoms accounts and sharing victim experiences in this interview.
September 10, 2026
The Power of Your Email
Shari Vahl interviews Ollie Whitehouse, Chief Technology Officer for the National Cyber Security Centre, about securing your email and the future of passwordless authentication.
September 3, 2026
How to Help Someone Who's Being Scammed
Shari Vahl interviews a bank expert and a police officer, offering listeners a toolkit to help loved ones caught in scams.
31 total episodes available with 7 transcripts
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- What is Scam Secrets?
<p>It might look like a perfectly ordinary message. It could come from someone you thought you trusted. Or it could be a phone call that catches you off guard. Whatever the method, the goal is the same. They want your money.</p><p>But if you know their secrets, you can spot the red flags before it is too late.</p><p>Shari Vahl, who has investigated fraud for the BBC for 20 years, is joined by the criminologist and forensic linguist, Dr Elisabeth Carter, and Alex Wood - a former criminal who now tries to stop scams - to dissect the shadiest techniques criminals use to steal your cash. </p><p>In each episode, they dig deep into a different scam, with first-hand accounts from the people targeted, forensic analysis of the techniques and mind games being used - and even secret recordings of the scammers themselves. - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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