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‘Scammers are exploiting our weaknesses’

Consumer rights expert Martyn James describes some of the areas where scams happen a lot more often at this time of year.

The National Cyber Security Centre is warning that AI generated scams are “enhancing the threat” to Christmas shoppers.

Speaking to 5 Live’s Tony Livesey, Martyn said: “You have to be very cynical.”

“A lot of scammers are using these very easy to fake shops to try to con you out of your cash.”

He added: “Scammers are exploiting our weaknesses and the things that make us to spring into action.”

This clip is originally from 5 Live Drive on Wednesday 6th December 2023.

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