A Dubai resident who lost nearly AED 220,000 to a scam after being promised a fake prize from a so-called government foundation has come forward to tell her story. "Sarah" (not her real name) bravely shares the details to help protect others. Anthony Frances, a lawyer from Gately Legal, also joins The Agenda with expert advice on what to do if you’re ever caught in a similar trap—and whether there’s any way to recover your money.

And is the dire wolf really back? Katie Chambers gets the answer straight from the team trying to bring back extinct species.

A Dubai resident who lost nearly AED 220,000 to a scam after being promised a fake prize from a so-called government foundation has come forward to tell her story. "Sarah" (not her real name) bravely shares the details to help protect others. Anthony Frances, a lawyer from Gately Legal, also joins The Agenda with expert advice on what to do if you&rsquo;re ever caught in a similar trap&mdash;and whether there&rsquo;s any way to recover your money.
And is the dire wolf really back? Katie Chambers gets the answer straight from the team trying to bring back extinct species.

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From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.

The Agenda is your go-to programme for news, analysis and comment - a daily digest of local and international stories that matter to you. Broadcasting every weekday, Georgia Tolley goes beyond the headlines to speak to government ministers, decision makers, analysts and local experts to find out how the news will impact those of us living in the UAE. From Covid-19, to climate change and community issues, The Agenda covers stories from every walk of life, so get in touch with us and tell us your news.