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Radio Wales,25 Nov 2025,29 mins

The Psychology of Scams

Science Café

Available for over a year

Adam Walton unravels the psychological impact of scams and asks how we can prevent ourselves from becoming victims of fraud. Joining Adam is Brian Clegg, Author of ‘Brainjacking: The Science of Influence and Manipulation’. Advising us on trust issues is Professor Rob Ward from the School of Psychology and Sport Science at Bangor University. Plus, Dr Gabrielle Jiga-Boy from the School of Psychology at Swansea University describes how our emotions shape our decision-making. Produced by Stuart Russell.

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