May 1st 2024.
Next up, let's talk about Peter Levy's unfortunate encounter with a scammer. The popular BBC presenter was a victim of fraud and lost a considerable amount of money. Despite the traumatic experience, Peter bravely opened up about it and shared how it has affected his life.
During a segment on BBC Radio Humberside, Peter revealed, "I was scammed out of half of my life's savings." The 68-year-old, who is known for hosting the regional news programme Look North on weekdays, recounted the incident that occurred back in February. He described it as "traumatic" and admitted that it took a toll on his mental and emotional well-being.
According to Peter, there were a few days where he couldn't even sleep due to the stress and anxiety caused by the crime. "It's the most horrific feeling. You feel stupid. You feel thick," he recalled. Despite being in the media industry for so long and having interviewed people about fraudulent activities, Peter himself fell victim to it.
"I fell for something at about 20 past seven in the evening," Peter continued. He then explained how the scammer contacted him pretending to be from his bank's fraud department. "They say, 'This is the fraud department of Richard Stead bank and we've noticed some unusual activity on your card. Have you spent £500 in the last hour?'," Peter shared.
Unfortunately, the scammer's tactics worked and Peter ended up giving them access to his account. "Of course, it wasn't the bank, it was a fraudster," he stated. Three months have passed since the incident and Peter is still trying to resolve the situation.
Now, Peter wants to use his platform to warn others about the dangers of fraud and urge them to take necessary precautions. He advises people to use different passwords for different accounts to minimize the risk of being scammed.
Peter has been a part of BBC since 1987, joining the network after working in commercial radio. He is known for his witty and humorous personality, often amusing viewers with his clever remarks. However, there have been instances where his jokes have backfired, like when he asked "How big is your hole?" in a segment about potholes. He also made an "awkward junction" into a story about a Glory Hole walkway reopening, much to the amusement of viewers.
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