S7 Ep8: Financial FAQs, 8: Scams

In the final episode of this season on financial FAQs gleaned from the Internet, Bex picks Simon’s brain on the topic of Scams.

Some key points of interest covered in this episode include the following:

• Bex introduces the topic of Scams [00:33] before asking Simon whether he thinks that the number and type of scams are increasing. [03:07]
• In response to a question from Bex, Simon identifies three main warning signs / red flags to watch out for: an offer that is too good to be true [04:06]; when help is requested for a crisis situation that is too bad to be true [05:43]; tell-tale language, formatting and tone clues [09:02]. She also asks Simon about common scams and current trends. [11:42]
• Simon gives some tips for dealing with potential scams [13:55] and then goes on to give advice about what to do if you become the victim of a scam. [15:25]
• Simon provides listeners with four top tips to help them to avoid being scammed. [21:08]
• Simon explains that a couple of bonus episodes on the theme of faith and finance FAQs will be forthcoming shortly and invites listeners to send in their questions. [23:31]

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