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Scam Academy

Rufus Hound is amongst those invited by Alexis Conran to have a go at being a phone scammer. Joined by Carol Vorderman and Donna Air, Rufus learns about techniques scammers use and how to avoid becoming the victim of a scam.

This video was filmed by Financial Fraud Action UK as part of its Take Five campaign which aims to help make consumers aware of the often simple methods - both emotional and technical - that fraudsters use to glean financial and personal details.

Rufus Hound says: "I decided to get involved in the Take Five campaign as my wife and I have been victims of fraud ourselves. I couldn't believe how far these scammers will go to lure financial and personal details from people. Hopefully this campaign will raise awareness of a serious issue and encourage people to Take Five before they give out any financial and personal details."

Hound talks about this topic further in the below video:

To find out more about Take Five and see further videos in which Rufus, Donna and Carol learn about other topics, including email scams, visit takefive-stopfraud.org.uk

Featuring
Alexis Conran Host / Presenter
Rufus Hound Self
Carol Vorderman Self
Donna Air Self

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