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New rules on gambling come into force today. Bookies should make sure those who ask to be stopped from betting are refused service, and proper checks should be carried out to see how much of a social impact a new bookmakers will have in an area. But do the safeguards go far enough? When you go to the gym, or out for a run, do you use a gadget to monitor what you are doing? We look at how accurate they are at measuring your performance? Petrol prices are on the rise, so what happened to the promise that cheap car costs were here to stay for a while? A former salesman lifts the lid on how he was trained to use high-pressure techniques on potential customers, including using Hollywood as an inspiration. And a new batch of email scams has been unleashed, which target your home email account to inform you of a massive debt you owe to a company you have never heard of. But it seems the scammers aren't after your money....... PRESENTER: Winifred Robinson PRODUCER: Pete Wilson.
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