New series 1/6. The Protection Racket. The return of the series that lets listeners explore the financial issues that get them hot under the collar begins with a look at Payment protection insurance. This is supposed to cover loan or mortgage repayments if borrowers lose their jobs or cannot work because of ill health, but critics argue these policies are not suitable for many people, and that they may be being mis-sold. Listener Karen Manning joins presenter Lesley Curwen to investigate. Producer Jennifer Clarke Repeated on Monday at 3pm