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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 23 MIN

How fraudsters can scam you without stealing your card

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It used to be the case that a scammer had to physically steal your card if they wanted your money. But that’s no longer the case. In this episode, our scam expert Faye Lipson joins us to tell us the story about how her card was used by fraudsters despite it still sitting inside her wallet. She explains how it was possible, thanks to a little-known process that banks offer by default to make banking as convenient as possible. Read Faye's full story on our website & sign up for our free weekly Money newsletter Get in touch with us via email - [email protected] Podcast listeners can get 50% off an annual Which? membership Become a Which? Money member to access 1-to-1 guidance and receive the Money magazine

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