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SEASON 2

How to Get Scammed
on Purpose

Mar 16, 2026 | 36:59

In our first episode, Nick reveals his idea for the new series to Harleen. They begin their journey of finding an investment scam to sign up for, we hear from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis, and Nick discovers that to get scammed, he might have to break the law…

Get to know them navigate_next Nick Stapleton Scam Clinic Host Scam Clinic Co-Host Harleen Nottay OUR TEAM Investigating your stories Nick and Harleen work together on BBC1’s Scam Interceptors. Nick is an investigative journalist and broadcaster, and also the author of How to Beat Scammers. Harleen is a presenter, and host of Everyday Hustle on BBC Asian Network. Nick and Harleen work together on BBC1’s Scam Interceptors. Nick is an investigative journalist and broadcaster, and also the author of How to Beat Scammers. Harleen is a presenter, and host of Everyday Hustle on BBC Asian Network. navigate_next Investigating your stories OUR TEAM

The presenter of BBC One’s Bafta-winning Scam Interceptors, Nick Stapleton, tries helping members of the public in this investigative show. It’s a staggering listen, with the opening double bill featuring a
jaw-dropping interview with the supposed mastermind behind a £100,000 theft – who seems to want to have a lovely chat about podcasting equipment. " £649m Investment fraud lost in
2024 in the UK £50,000 Typical average loss per UK investment scam victim money_off 1 in 5 adults UK adults reporting a financial
scam in the past year people 25,843 reports Investment fraud cases reported
to Action Fraud in 2024