How bank scams work

The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, leaving most of us feeling bewildered by the myriad of terms and concepts. This stablecoin aims to blend the benefits of blockchain technology with the reliability of regulated financial systems, targeting the South Af ...  Show more

In this episode of My Money, My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French shares a personal story that highlights the often-overlooked complexities of medical aid claims, particularly in emergency situations. When her 85-year-old mother experienced alarming symptoms and sought treatment ...  Show more

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

Ever received a text from a bank you don’t have an account with? Or received a DM from a stranger asking for money? It’s probably a scam, but how do you really know? This week, Delyanne Barros and Vivian Tu, CEO and founder of Your Rich BFF Media, call out some common money traps ...  Show more

Whether it’s a complex network of fake online designer shops set up to get your credit card details, a scammer impersonating your bank’s fraud department to get more personal information, or a simple “How are you today?” text that might lead to asking you to invest in a crypto sc ...  Show more

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