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How Money Works: Who protects your money?

Your bank's gone bust and your identity's been stolen. Luckily there are a lot of organisations that will help you through these financial disasters.

Your bank's gone bust and your identity's been stolen. Luckily there are a lot of organisations that will help you through these financial disasters.


It often feels like we're cast to the sharks when it comes to the world of finances. But, thankfully, there are a series of official and unofficial protectors for our money.

Everything from Government bodies to important consumer laws shield us from unscrupulous operators after our cash.

But who do you call in times of need and are there any gaps? Watch our video to find out.

See more episodes from Yahoo! Finance's How Money Works series