Anatomy of a Scam (AOS) is a Mastercard branded documentary series that breaks down how modern scams operate, from the first point of contact to their real-world impact.

Each episode explores a different type of scam, including investment scams and impersonation scams, while examining the role of social engineering as a core tactic used to manipulate trust, urgency, and decision-making. Through expert insight and victim stories, the series reveals how these schemes are designed, executed, and scaled.

AOS moves beyond individual incidents to expose the broader system behind cybercrime, showing how scams have evolved with modern technology, why they continue to succeed, and what it takes to recognize and prevent them.