How mourners are becoming targets of funeral livestream scams
May 28, 2025•9 min
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Episode description
A funeral is meant to be a celebration of life, a time to reflect on lost loved ones.
But mourners are becoming targets for scammers.
ITV News has found hundreds of livestreaming funeral pages created by scammers on Facebook.
Digital reporter George Hancorn and producer Olivia Mustafa tell Geraint Vincent what you need to know.
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If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode click the link to get advice from Streaming provider Obitus:https://www.itv.com/news/2025-05-27/hallmarks-of-organised-crime-mourners-targeted-by-sickening-livestream-scam
But mourners are becoming targets for scammers.
ITV News has found hundreds of livestreaming funeral pages created by scammers on Facebook.
Digital reporter George Hancorn and producer Olivia Mustafa tell Geraint Vincent what you need to know.
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If you've been affected by anything discussed in this episode click the link to get advice from Streaming provider Obitus:https://www.itv.com/news/2025-05-27/hallmarks-of-organised-crime-mourners-targeted-by-sickening-livestream-scam
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