Scam Secrets

How To Spot A Deepfake

August 6, 2026·28 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Scam Secrets is back with a close look at deepfakes. Lots of the stories we hear involve victims being lured into scams by fake videos or photos of trusted people. Shari Vahl, Dr Lis Carter and Alex Wood hear what happened when a listener confronted the man stealing from her mother during a live video call where he was pretending to be her lover. YouTube scam-baiter Jim Browning joins the programme to talk about the techniques he uses to unmask criminals hiding behind deepfakes - and give a scary glimpse into the future.Remember you can email the show at scamsecrets@bbc.co.ukPRESENTER: SHARI VAHLPRODUCER: TOM MOSELEY

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