Getting scammed is a special kind of awful. It’s that pit-in-your-stomach, why-didn’t-I-see-that-coming feeling. Returning for its third season, “Don’t Get Caught Out,” with the ever-vigilant Alexis Conran at the helm, examines the nasty tricks con artists pull off right on your doorstep.
This time, the focus is on those who target the supposed sanctuary of people’s homes. Two particularly galling cases take center stage: Christian from Wakefield, who’s relieved of his £10,000 Rolex thanks to a slick “fake bank” app scam, and students Alma and Bruno, who are conned out of £20,000 by a faux landlord on the doorstep of their dream apartment. With over £2 billion lost annually to scams and fraud in the UK, this episode acts as a timely and unnerving public service announcement.
Conran and his team break down the mechanics of these scams, revealing the methods employed by these opportunistic predators. They also go undercover, confronting scammers head-on in an attempt to disrupt their operations. From the technical wizardry behind fake apps to the manipulative tactics used to exploit trust, the series aims to arm viewers with the knowledge to protect themselves.
“Don’t Get Caught Out” doesn’t just present a litany of scams – it sets out to equip viewers with the necessary tools to spot and avoid these situations.
Don’t Get Caught Out airs Wednesdays at 8pm on Channel 5.
