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The missing person ads that transform into scams
Episode 8 of 10
How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends, and the story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con.
How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends. The story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con. And the so-called ethical hackers lurking on social media. They promise to recover social media accounts but instead take your cash and run.
On TV
Wed 30 Sep 202610:45
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Gloria Hunniford |
| Presenter | Louise Minchin |
| Presenter | Julia Somerville |
| Series Editor | Chris Walker |
| Executive Producer | Rowland Stone |
Broadcast
- Wed 30 Sep 202610:45