Scam Detectors

Featurespace

English Business Technology

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Episodes 11

Avg. Duration 37m

Activity Active

Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (5)

Since Nov 2024

Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

88%

Hosting

feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

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 BBC 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. As fraud becomes the most common crime in the UK, accounting for 40% of all offences recorded in England and Wales, the need for awareness and protection has never been greater. 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 Featurespace or Visa.

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Recent Episodes

S2E6 Tech Support Scams

Mar 25, 2026 49m

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…

S2E5 Check Fraud

Feb 11, 2026 37m

In this episode of Scam Detectors, host Jane Wakefield explores the surprisingly persistent and evolving threat of check fraud.While checks may feel like a relic of the past in many countries, they…

S2E4 Job Scams

Jan 07, 2026 38m

In this episode of Scam Detectors, we dive into the elaborate world of job scams. Job scams are on the rise globally, with the US Better Business Burea reporting that 14million people in the US and…

S2E3 Online Shopping Scams

Nov 26, 2025 30m

In this episode of Scam Detectors, we explore the evolving world of online shopping scams, which are especially prominent during peak shopping periods like Black Friday.We hear from Patricia, who…

S2E2 Crypto Scams

Oct 29, 2025 40m

In this episode, we dive into the growing threat of crypto scams, with Jane drawing on her own experience of being impersonated in AI-generated fake news articles. We hear from Karen, who was lured…

S2E1 Scam Detectors LIVE

Oct 01, 2025 41m

To kick off Season 2, we have a very special LIVE episode of Scam Detectors, recorded at the Featurespace Customer Forum 2025. Host Jane Wakefield was joined by Steve Goddard, Becky Holmes and…

S1E5 Deepfakes

Apr 16, 2025 36m

The season finale of Scam Detectors plunges into the world of Deepfakes. That familiar voice at the start? It wasn't host Jane Wakefield – it was a deepfake!In this episode, the real Jane Wakefield…

S1E4 Money Mules

Mar 19, 2025 32m

The growing threat of money muling is explored in this episode of Scam Detectors, where criminals build entire "scam cities" to manipulate individuals into laundering stolen funds.We explore how…

S1E3 Bank Impersonation

Feb 19, 2025 36m

This episode of Scam Detectors dives into the world of impersonation scams, where criminals pretend to be trusted organisations like banks, police, or government officials to steal money and data. We…

S1E2 Phishing

Jan 07, 2025 37m

Did you know billions of phishing emails are sent daily 🤯?Scam Detectors dives deep into the world of phishing. Learn how to spot those suspicious emails by looking at the clues and protect yourself…

S1E1 Romance Scams

Nov 21, 2024 40m

In our debut episode, BBC Cyber Correspondent, Joe Tidy and Featurespace CEO, Martina King, alongside Romance Scam Victim Debbie, join Jane Wakefield to unravel the devastating world of romance…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Scam Detectors have?

Scam Detectors has published 11 episodes since November 2024, covering topics in Business, Technology.

Is Scam Detectors still active?

Scam Detectors is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 37m.