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‘Scammers are exploiting our weaknesses’
Consumer rights expert Martyn James describes some of the areas where scams happen a lot more often at this time of year.
The National Cyber Security Centre is warning that AI generated scams are “enhancing the threat” to Christmas shoppers.
Speaking to 5 Live’s Tony Livesey, Martyn said: “You have to be very cynical.”
“A lot of scammers are using these very easy to fake shops to try to con you out of your cash.”
He added: “Scammers are exploiting our weaknesses and the things that make us to spring into action.”
This clip is originally from 5 Live Drive on Wednesday 6th December 2023.
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