Scam Secrets - Could You Grab Me Some Gift Cards?
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It's coming up to Christmas, and you might have gift cards on your mind. The perfect present choice for many scenarios - but also the perfect weapon for criminals.
In 2023, Action Fraud got more than 6,000 crime reports about gift cards. More than £13 million was stolen.
So what turns these versatile gifts into gold dust for criminals? That's what Shari Vahl, Elisabeth Carter and Alex Wood will be finding out, along with the shocking story of Sarah, who thought she was helping out her boss while on work experience but ended up buying £1,300 in gift cards for criminals.
As always, the team will get under the skin of the scam, hearing how criminals target their victims and why even a simple LinkedIn post could put you at risk.
PRESENTER: SHARI VAHL
PRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY
Published on Thursday, 25th December 2025.
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