Episode 7
Phil lost a five-figure sum when scammers convinced him he was helping the NCA, and presenter Michelle Ackerley learns that her own password is simple enough to hack.
When Phil responded to a scam text, he wasn鈥檛 expecting to become embroiled in an investigation with the National Crime Agency, but after manipulative scammers convinced him to move large amounts of money through his account, he was fleeced for a five-figure sum.
Ruth also replied to a scam text about a parcel delivery fee, and after losing a small amount of money, she has been inundated with texts, calls and emails pestering her for more cash. Worried she鈥檚 been added to a 鈥榮uckers list鈥�, Ruth wants our ethical hackers to help find out what online information scammers are using to target her.
Michelle and Mavis speak with the real National Crime Agency to find out more about Phil鈥檚 case, and tech expert and journalist Geoff White informs Michelle of some mistakes she might be making with her own passwords.
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