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October 7, 2025

 

The evolution of the con

In the first episode of Mastercard’s documentary series, ‘Anatomy of a Scam,’ learn more about the uptick in text and voice scams.

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Don’t fall for suspicious texts like “Your package is delayed” or “Click here to verify.” The premiere episode of Mastercard’s new documentary series, “Anatomy of a scam,” exposes the latest text and voice scams threatening consumers today.

Learn how one tap can lead to identity theft, how scammers use urgency and trust to trick victims, and how AI is making deception more convincing than ever. With expert advice on spotting red flags and protecting your data, the first episode is essential viewing for Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Tune in now and stay updated on future episodes on the Mastercard Newsroom.

 


    

   

    

Watch all the episodes of 'Anatomy of a scam'

Episode two: The imposter's playbook

Explore the rise of impersonation scams through the eyes of a Midwestern family victimized by fraudsters.

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Episode three: The billion-dollar illusion

Mastercard's documentary series 'Anatomy of a Scam' explores how scams work, who’s behind them, and what is being done to prevent people from getting scammed.
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Episode four: Broken promises

One woman’s story shows the tactics romance scammers use, the warning signs to watch for, and how to stay safe when meeting people online.

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Episode five: Broken promises, part two

Mastercard's documentary series 'Anatomy of a Scam' explores how scams work, who’s behind them, and what is being done to prevent people from getting scammed.
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