Online fraud involves using the internet to trick someone into giving away their money or data and takes many forms. It is regarded by some as a highly profitable and relatively low-risk crime.
Neil and Georgina talk about online fraud and how it is becoming more common as well as teaching you some useful vocabulary along the way.
This week’s question
How much money has been claimed in total through the coronavirus job scheme in the UK?
a) 17 billion pounds
b) 27 billion pounds
c) 37 billion pounds
Listen to the programme to find out the answer.
Vocabulary
mindset
someone’s way of thinking and the general attitudes and opinions they have about something; mentality
intelligence
secret information about a person, government or country
cover story
false story someone tells in order to hide the truth
data breach
occasion when private information can be seen by people who should not be able to see it
malware
computer software and viruses that are designed to damage the way a computer works
infiltrate
secretly enter a group or organisation in order to spy on it or influence it