Protecting Yourself from Fraud: Common Scams and How to Respond

About this episode

This episode discusses common scams and how to protect oneself from fraud.

Knowledge is the first line of defense against fraud. In this episode of The Inner Circle, host Colin Faulkner speaks with Stephen Bidwa, UBS Banking & Fraud Protection Lead, about today’s most common scams—impersonation, investment and loan, romance, phishing, and card skimming—and what to do if you’re targeted. You’ll learn how to spot the red flags, the immediate steps to take, and why reporting matters.

People in this episode

Host: Colin Faulkner

Guest: Stephen Bidwa

Topics covered

• fraud protection
• scams
• financial safety
• reporting fraud
• investment scams
• phishing

Keywords

• fraud
• scams
• imposters
• phishing
• investment fraud
• romance scams
• card skimming

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UBS

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