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If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is. We know that scams are schemes to rip off your money and give you nothing in return and they’re getting more and more common. They can come through your email or on the web, door–to–door, or in your post box. In most cases someone is promising something for nothing and they can sound like the real deal, but watch out–they’re not!

SCAM FACTS

RULE OF THUMB – If it sounds too good to be true then it probably is.

Before signing a contract
  1. Read it
  2. If you don’t understand it – don’t sign it
  3. Don’t be afraid to ask stupid questions
After signing a contract
  1. It’s legally binding
  2. Keep a copy
  3. Don’t panic
Remember
  1. Read the big print 1st (it’s less scary, and will help you make sense of it)
  2. Ask lots of questions
  3. If you’re not sure – get help (take the document home, think about it)

The Real Deal Radio Show

  • Scams mp3 format no music, file size 3.6Mb, duration 30:54

Broadcast on 1 December 2004, the show consisted of the following segments.

  • The Real Deal Promo duration 0:10
  • Talkbreak 1 duration 0:37
  • Talkbreak 2 duration 0:11
  • Vox pop 1 – Online Scam duration 0:56
  • Talkbreak 3 duration 0:18
  • Interview with Sue Mahalingham & Malcom Davies part 1 duration 6:04
  • Scam story 1 duration 0:45 file size 894kb
  • Vox Pop – pyramid scheme duration 0:29
  • Interview with Sue Mahalingham & Malcom Davies part 2 duration 6:28
  • Grant and Muz comedy skit duration 2:18
  • Scam story 2 duration 1:29
  • Vox pops general duration 1:02
  • Interview with Sue Mahalingham & Malcom Davies part 3 duration 2:59
  • Feedback duration 3:02
  • Talkbreak 4 duration 1:22

The Real Deal Credits

Page last updated on:   –  Friday 15 April 2005