Binary option scams are one of the biggest financial scams in the world right now and Australians are targets.
Scammers use flashy websites to trick victims into thinking they're trading on financial markets.
But it's all a charade aimed at encouraging people to hand over their money.
Reporter Mario Christodoulou ... Show More
Apr 2022
War scams: The criminals exploiting conflict in Ukraine
When war broke out in Ukraine, President Zelensky’s plea for financial aid triggered a wave of donations from ordinary people around the world.
But scammers also heard the call. They fired into action, spreading emotional appeals into every corner of the internet.
On TikTok, unve ... Show More
18m 5s
Nov 2023
Scams From The Headlines: Defrauding The Lottery, Fake Remote Employment, & Nefarious AI
Danny's flying solo this week with another roundup of recent newsworthy scams. First up, a Massachusetts family defrauds the lottery out of $20 million. Then, an Australian woman is the latest victim of an employment scam, losing her life savings. And finally, striking actors are ... Show More
38m 36s
Jul 2021
Bonus episode - Help! I lost all my savings to a scammer
Would you fall for a £17,000 scam? You might think you are too smart to be duped by fraudsters, but under lockdown, criminals have come up with frighteningly convincing ways of parting us from our hard-earned cash. Claer Barrett talks to 31-year-old listener Jenny about how profe ... Show More
24m 50s