Download Investment Scam: The Crypto Coach
A trusted celeb seems to be promoting a crypto investment. Would you know what to do?
In this episode of Scam Secrets, Shari Vahl, Dr Elisabeth Carter and former criminal Alex Wood hear how an apparent endorsement from a trusted celebrity paved the way for the relentless psychological manipulation of a couple, with devastating consequences.
The team discuss how helpless people can even be made to lie to their own banks while under the spell of criminals, and they highlight the red flags to watch out for so you can spot what the fraudsters are doing.
PRESENTER: SHARI VAHL
PRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY
Published on Thursday, 28th August 2025.
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