Consumer Fight Back

The series that gets the answers, rights the wrongs and makes things better for consumers everywhere.

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Stranded in Spain After Heart Attack
One man suffered a heart attack on holiday but insurance delay left him stranded in Spain.
30 May 2026,56 mins
Older renters face growing financial strain
A new COPNI report highlights the growing financial strain on renters aged 65 and over.
23 May 2026,56 mins
In Focus: What is Financial Abuse?
Linzi talks to Women's Aid about financial abuse and how to recognise the warning signs.
20 May 2026,15 mins
Caught out by a con - the rise of fake car insurance
Woman in court for no car insurance after unknowingly buying A fake policy from a scammer.
16 May 2026,56 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Vineyard Compassion
Linzi chats to Ricky Wright, Chief Executive at Vineyard Compassion
15 May 2026,7 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Rural Support
Linzi chats to Melissa Wylie from Rural Support
15 May 2026,9 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Carers NI
Linzi chats to Joleen Cunningham, Public Affairs Manager at Carers NI
15 May 2026,8 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Age NI
Linzi chats to Mandy Wilson, Head of Wellbeing at Age NI
15 May 2026,10 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Belfast Tool Library
Linzi chats to Emily DeDakis, Library and Volunteer Co-Ordinator at Belfast Tool Library
15 May 2026,7 mins
The Organisation Handbook: Report Fraud
Linzi chats to Chief Superintendent Amanda Wolf, Head of Report Fraud
15 May 2026,8 mins
The Organisation Handbook: The Credit Union
Linzi chats to Martin Fisher, Head of Northern Ireland, Irish League of Credit Unions
15 May 2026,8 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Switching Bank Accounts
Linzi talks to Sam Richardson, Deputy Editor of Which? Money magazine
15 May 2026,10 mins
Scams to watch out for
Stay alert to new scams - from fake days out on social media to phone number spoofing...
09 May 2026,56 mins
The Rising Cost of Housing in Northern Ireland
The rising cost of housing in Northern Ireland and the impact on you as a consumer.
04 Apr 2026,56 mins
Weight-loss jabs uncovered: The hype, the hazards, the missing safeguards
In a weight-loss injection special, the CFB team investigate these so-called wonder drugs.
21 Feb 2026,56 mins
The Beginner's Guide to... Warranties and Guarantees
Warranties and guarantees - What do they really mean, and how do they protect you?
12 Dec 2025,14 mins
The Beginners Guide to… Car Insurance
This week, Linzi talks to Consumer & Motoring Disputes Expert, Scott Dixon
05 Dec 2025,10 mins
Jim Browning: Scamming the scammers
Linzi Lima talks to the internet’s favourite scambaiter, the mysterious Jim Browning.
28 Nov 2025,13 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Universal Credit
This week, Linzi talks about Universal Credit with Welfare Rights Advisor Rachael Jeffers
21 Nov 2025,10 mins
Beginner's Guide to…Home Buyer’s Surveys
What is a home buyers report and why is it important?
14 Nov 2025,13 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Selling Preloved Items Online
Have you thought about selling preloved goods online but don't know where to start?
12 Nov 2025,7 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Filing a Tax Return
The Beginner's Guide to...Filing a Tax Return
31 Oct 2025,12 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Credit Scoring
What is a credit score and how does it affect your finances?
24 Oct 2025,10 mins
The Beginner's Guide to...Premium Bonds
This week we discuss premium bonds with Iona Bain - BBC Morning Live’s money expert.
17 Oct 2025,10 mins
Consumer Fight Back’s Beginner’s Guide to...Pensions
Consumer Fight Back’s Beginner’s Guide to...Pensions
22 Aug 2025,13 mins
Going to University
We explore just how much you’re paying to go to university – and ask, is it worth it?
15 Aug 2025,15 mins
Price of a Party
Holly asks how much are we willing to spend on a children’s birthday party?
14 Aug 2025,10 mins
Rising Food Bills
Holly finds out how people are coping with rising food bills at a social supermarket.
08 Aug 2025,20 mins
How Much Were You Paid In Your First Job?
What rights do young workers have as they start out in their first part-time jobs?
01 Aug 2025,13 mins
What The Ethics?
What does it actually look like to shop with ethics in mind?
25 Jul 2025,14 mins