Stopping Scotland’s Scammers: The Podcast

The effects of trauma on the body and mind, from heart attacks to mental illness; Dr Antonia Kousoulis of the Mental Health Foundation explains the consequences of experiencing the trauma of a scam. We find out the surprising truth about the impact of age on our likelihood to be scammed and our resident expert on … Continue reading Trauma, Privacy and Age →

Scammers are always upping the ante and we tell you the latest tricks up their sleeves to watch out for. Dr David Modic – our expert on the psychology of persuasion – looks at “secondary victimisation” and why it can make us ignore our gut instincts and our families help when a scam is in … Continue reading The Scammers Latest Tricks | The Scammers Podcast Episode 3 →

Ransomware hits a Glasgow hair salon, Dr David Modic – our expert on the psychology of persuasion – reveals the 5 personality traits that make us more likely to be scammed and we meet some everyday heroes, past and present. Inspired by the TV show Stopping Scotland’s Scammers, its’ presenter Jackie Brambles hosts the podcast … Continue reading Ransomware, the 5 traits of scam victims & everyday heroes →

Inspired by the TV show Stopping Scotland’s Scammers, its’ presenter Jackie Brambles hosts the podcast that allow her to delve deeper into the issues raised on-screen….and occasionally goes off at interesting tangents! This week, Dr David Modic, our expert on the psychology of persuasion, looks at the emotional toll taken on victims of online fraud, … Continue reading The psychology of persuasion, Zombies & caring for parents →