Can you spot a change raising scam? Artwork

Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams

10 Minutes could save your wallet!

At Scams, Hacks and Frauds. We believe that sharing stories is the absolute best way to protect people from getting scammed or falling into a hacker's trap. By listening to our stories and sharing them with your friends and family, you can be better protected against Scammers, Fraudsters and Hackers.

Each week, you and your loved ones can learn the red flags of a scam or fraud attempt just by listening to a true crime story told in the time it takes to drink a cup of coffee, helping keep you and your loved ones safe.

In a world full of misinformation and AI generated stories, its hard to know what is true. You'll find all of our episodes, transcripts, and Further reading on our website at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com so you don't just have to take our word for it.

We share new stories most Mondays.

Please share with us your stories. Email Cee@scamshacksandfrauds.com with your story.

All Episodes

Scams, Hacks and Frauds: Keeping you and your family safe from scams

Can you spot a change raising scam?

June 23, 2025 • Cee | Host of Scams, Hacks and Frauds. • Season 1 • Episode 5

0:00 | 5:40

Tell us your story here!

In this enlightening episode, Cee takes us through the intricacies of a change rasing scam, breaking it down into manageable steps to help listeners recognise and avoid falling victim to this clever con. By role-playing as a scammer working against a shopkeeper, Cee demonstrates how a seemingly innocent transaction can quickly spiral into a deceptive scheme, leaving the unsuspecting victim out of pocket. With practical advice on how to protect yourself, this episode is a must-listen for anyone who uses or handles cash.

We publish new content every other Monday. The 10 minutes our episodes may save your wallet, and help protect your family.

If you like shows like "The Perfect Scam" or "Darknet Diaries" then this show might be for you.

On our website you’ll find more computer hacking, identity fraud, impersonation, consumer rights and Romance Scams. To find these and to access our transcripts, visit us at www.scamshacksandfrauds.com.

The transcript and spoken audio are available under the Creative Commons, Share Alike, With Attributions license. For more information on this visit creativecommons.org.