Scam Detectors is a new podcast that Featurespace is sponsoring. Hosted by Jane Wakefield, its purpose is to bring awareness to the different types of scams that are impacting consumers globally. Each episode will focus on a different type of scam and more. The podcast will feature a mixture of household names, everyday people and fraud-fighting professionals on the front-lines of banks & financial institutions. 

In this debut episode, BBC technology journalist Jane Wakefield explores the devastating world of romance scams, a crime that combines emotional manipulation with financial deception. Joined by Featurespace CEO, Martina King and BBC Cyber Correspondent Joe Tidy, the episode uncovers how modern fraudsters exploit digital connections to separate victims from their money.

Through a compelling firsthand account, we hear from Debbie who lost $60,000 through a dating app scam, revealing the tactics scammers use to build trust and manipulate their targets. This personal story underscores recent research showing that three in ten UK adults have fallen victim to financial fraud, with over half reporting an increase in scam attempts in the last 12 months.

Whether you’re looking to understand the latest scam tactics, or learn from others’ experiences, this episode provides essential insights into one of the fastest-growing types of financial crime.