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File on 4: The Anatomy of a Fraud

20/02/2024

The Anatomy of a Fraud

BBC Radio 4 - File on 4, The Anatomy of a Fraud

What one scam phone call tells us about the psychology of fraud.

File on 4 explores the anatomy of a single fraud, hearing a scam call unfold, and finding out its impact on the victim.

File on 4 highlights one fraud phone call, in order to shine a light on how scammers work.   A man rings a company pretending to be from the bank. How does he persuade a victim he is legitimate?  We consider the psychological, financial and emotional impact fraud has on those involved, and we hear from experts hunting the perpetrators. 

Producer: Vicky Carter
Reporter: Iona Bain 
Technical Producer: Kelly Young
Production Coordinators: Tim Fernley and Jordan King
Editor: Clare Fordham

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