Matt Allwright uncovers the secrets of the sophisticated scams that target millions of Britons each year. Matt meets the ordinary people whose lives have been devastated by these scams, and hears how they were cleverly but cruelly manipulated into handing over their cash. Plus, how the authorities are fighting back against the conmen and bringing them to justice. Also, information about the latest scams out there, who they target and how to avoid them.
Show Info
Network: BBC One
(2011 -
2013)
Schedule: Weekdays at 11:00
(30 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Genres:
Crime
Episodes ordered: 15 episodes
Official site: www.bbc.co.uk
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Previous Episode
Singer
Episode 2x15; Mar 29, 2013
The story of the conman who duped investors by claiming to have invented a revolutionary new building material. And Matt Allwright meets two girls whose hopes of becoming pop stars were snatched by a money grabbing scam artist.
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
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2x15: Singer | Mar 29, 2013 | |
2x14: Wool Scam | Mar 28, 2013 | |
2x13: Inheritance Scam | Mar 27, 2013 |