About this episode

This episode explores scambaiting, featuring expert Faye Lipson's experiences and insights on engaging with scammers.

Scam calls are nothing new. But scambaiting, whereby people engage with scammers to waste their time, is on the rise. In this episode of Which? Money, our scams and fraud expert Faye Lipson joins us to share her first-hand experience of stepping into the world of scambaiting. She explains what it involves and the risks that come with it. You’ll hear clips from her scambaiting call as a fraudster attempted to access her computer and drain her bank account, as well as her reflections on how it felt to engage directly with scammers and what she learned from the experience. Plus, we’ll share the best advice so you know what to do if you suspect someone is attempting to defraud you. Read more about Faye's scambaiting experience on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Listen to our podcast featuring Becky Holmes & s ign up for our free Scam Alerts service Get in touch with us via email - podcasts@which.co.uk Podcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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Host: Which? Money

Guest: Faye Lipson

Topics covered

• scambaiting
• scams
• fraud
• consumer advice
• scam calls

Keywords

• scambaiting
• scam calls
• fraud prevention
• consumer protection
• scam advice

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