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The missing person ads that transform into scams

Episode 3 of 5

How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends, and the story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con.

How fraudsters are using social media to pull on our heartstrings before changing the posts for more sinister ends. The story of a dramatic dog rescue that was cruelly manipulated in a viral con. And the so-called ethical hackers lurking on social media. They promise to recover social media accounts but instead take your cash and run.

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29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Gloria Hunniford
Presenter Louise Minchin
Presenter Julia Somerville
Series Editor Chris Walker
Executive Producer Rowland Stone

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