Scam Safe Week, Advent Calendars, Weight-Loss Drug Black Market

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Can you hack into a bank account using AI voice cloning? As part of the BBC’s Scam Safe Week, our reporter Shari Vahl investigates whether the growing field of AI voice cloning can be used to bypass security systems that require Voice ID. Modern advent calendars have long been synonymous with 24 days of chocolate, but in recent years there has been a growing market for elaborate – and often expensive – advent calendars aimed at adults. From caviar to beauty products, these advent calendars are providing a significant boost to retailers. Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are in very high demand. However, with supplies restricted, many people are paying for these drugs through private online pharmacies – and in some cases through the black market. We hear from someone who has sourced weight-loss drugs from these illegal suppliers, and hear about the potential risks this can pose. PRESENTER: WINIFRED RBINSON PRODUCER: CHARLIE FILMER-COURT