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The risks of ‘Scambaiting’

‘Scambaiting’ — playing along with fraudsters — is on the rise.

But Nick Stapleton warns it could put you at greater risk. He explains why, and the safest thing to do if you’re contacted by scammers.

To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 20/04/2026.

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8 minutes