<p>This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! Damien and Andy discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>They also delve into the alarming rise of impersonation scams, including those involving HMRC and winter fuel payments. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Finally, Damien and Andy 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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Watch the whole show on YouTube <a href="https://youtu.be/1gqAx7BgQwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out this week's <a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mttm-podcast-episode-483" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">podcast article </a>on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>00:00 - How to spot and avoid the latest scams</p> <p>04:30 - Online Shopping Fraud and scams revealed</p> <p>13:53 - Understanding Card Not Present Fraud</p> <p>15:22 - Tips for Safe Online Shopping</p> <p>17:43 - Delivery Scams and How to Avoid Them</p> <p>18:57 - QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know</p> <p>21:09 - Impersonation Scams: Protecting Yourself</p> <p>21:34 - Bank Scams and Verification Tips</p> <p>25:09 - Understanding Impersonation Scams</p> <p>26:18 - Winter Fuel Payment Scams</p> <p>27:56 - AI Scams: Voice Cloning and Deep Fakes</p> <p>35:36 - Resources and Support for Scam Victims</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Follow Money to the Masses on social media:</strong></p> <p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses</a></p> <p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses</a> </p> <p>Tik Tok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Support the podcast</strong></p> <p>You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our  <a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">dedicated podcast page </a>when making any financial decision.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:</p> <p><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page</a> - <strong>Click to support the show</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Links referred to in the podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/quick-savings/tips/the-best-budgeting-apps-in-the-uk-how-to-budget-without-trying" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Best budgeting apps in the UK for 2025</a></li> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mttm-podcast-episode-251" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">My bank helped fraudsters steal £4k from my children's savings</a></li> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/what-are-the-new-app-fraud-reimbursement-rules" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">What are the new APP fraud reimbursement rules?</a></li> </ul> <ul> <br /></ul>

The Money To The Masses Podcast

Damien Fahy

Ep 484 - How to spot & avoid the latest top scams: Online, Offline & AI-Powered

DEC 1, 202437 MIN
The Money To The Masses Podcast

Ep 484 - How to spot & avoid the latest top scams: Online, Offline & AI-Powered

DEC 1, 202437 MIN

Description

<p>This week's episode is dedicated to scam awareness! Damien and Andy discuss the most common scams around online shopping, deliveries, and social media marketplaces. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>They also delve into the alarming rise of impersonation scams, including those involving HMRC and winter fuel payments. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>Finally, Damien and Andy 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.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Watch the whole show on YouTube <a href="https://youtu.be/1gqAx7BgQwE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">here</a>:</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Check out this week's <a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mttm-podcast-episode-483" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">podcast article </a>on the MTTM website to see the full list of resources from this week's show.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>00:00 - How to spot and avoid the latest scams</p> <p>04:30 - Online Shopping Fraud and scams revealed</p> <p>13:53 - Understanding Card Not Present Fraud</p> <p>15:22 - Tips for Safe Online Shopping</p> <p>17:43 - Delivery Scams and How to Avoid Them</p> <p>18:57 - QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know</p> <p>21:09 - Impersonation Scams: Protecting Yourself</p> <p>21:34 - Bank Scams and Verification Tips</p> <p>25:09 - Understanding Impersonation Scams</p> <p>26:18 - Winter Fuel Payment Scams</p> <p>27:56 - AI Scams: Voice Cloning and Deep Fakes</p> <p>35:36 - Resources and Support for Scam Victims</p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Follow Money to the Masses on social media:</strong></p> <p>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/moneytothemasses</a></p> <p>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/moneytothemasses</a></p> <p>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/moneytothemasses</a> </p> <p>Tik Tok - <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.tiktok.com/@moneytothemasses</a></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Support the podcast</strong></p> <p>You can now support the MTTM podcast by visiting our  <a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">dedicated podcast page </a>when making any financial decision.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>You may already compare products and services online and make purchases but by doing so via our dedicated page you might not only save money but could also earn cashback or take advantage of exclusive offers for MTTM listeners.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Every time you use a link on the page we may earn a small amount of money for our podcast. We only use affiliate links that give you an identical (or better) deal than going direct. Thank you for being an incredible part of our community. Your support means the world to us.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Support the show by visiting and bookmarking our dedicated podcast page:</p> <p><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/podcast" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Money to the Masses Dedicated Podcast Page</a> - <strong>Click to support the show</strong></p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Links referred to in the podcast:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/quick-savings/tips/the-best-budgeting-apps-in-the-uk-how-to-budget-without-trying" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Best budgeting apps in the UK for 2025</a></li> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/news/podcast/mttm-podcast-episode-251" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">My bank helped fraudsters steal £4k from my children's savings</a></li> <li><a href="https://moneytothemasses.com/banking/what-are-the-new-app-fraud-reimbursement-rules" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">What are the new APP fraud reimbursement rules?</a></li> </ul> <ul> <br /></ul>