Episode 15
It鈥檚 a family affair as CJ and Chris meet with the team to learn how they can stop their grandad being scammed. We compile the top things to look out for.
When 72-year-old Sarah was given 拢25,000 by her cousin, she was thrilled to be able to invest it into a pension scheme. But the superb rate she was offered came at a far more significant cost - it was a scam. Having sent over a raft of documents with her money, Sarah feels more vulnerable than ever, just as she should be enjoying her retirement. She needs Mavis and Michelle to investigate whether she could be exposed to future fraudsters.
Jim鈥檚 son and grandson are worried that he has become a repeat target for scammers, and as he鈥檚 busy caring for their unwell grandma, they need to help him shut out the scammers as quickly as they can. This episode also includes a list of top tips and things to look out for if you鈥檙e worried scammers might be contacting you.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Michelle Ackerley |
| Presenter | Mavis Ackerley |
| Series Producer | Steve McConville |
| Executive Producer | Caroline Short |
| Production Company | ITN Productions |
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