Scams & Scandals

  • Premiered: Mar 2023
  • Episodes: 18
  • Followers: 0
  • Running
  • BBC News
  • Thursday at 1
  • Crime Documentary News

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Season 2024
2024x1
Pontins: Rundown & Ruined?
Episode overview
Air date
Mar 20, 2024
The sudden closure of three Pontins sites was a huge shock to holidaymakers, staff, and coastal communities, but a BBC investigation has found that the sites were in a state of serious disrepair.
2024x2
Thief at the British Museum
Episode overview
Air date
May 27, 2024
The BBC’s Katie Razzall uncovers the story behind the thefts from the British Museum and the hunt to recover what was taken.
2024x3
Britain's Hero Plumber Exposed
Episode overview
Air date
May 28, 2024
Britain’s 'hero' plumber and his acts of kindness earned him an army of fans and millions of pounds in donations. Now, a BBC News investigation exposes his company’s misleading social media posts and he’s begging the public for forgiveness.
2024x5
The Child Rescue Con
Episode overview
Air date
Jul 20, 2024
A BBC investigation exposes a charity's director who uses African children as props to raise thousands of pounds on social media.
2024x5
The Nightmare Next Door
Episode overview
Air date
Oct 15, 2024
Where does your rubbish go when you put it in the bin? It's likely they'll end up being burnt and this has a big impact for the environment and the people living nearby.
2024x6
Are We Dating the Same Fraudster?
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 13, 2024
Imagine finding out you boyfriend was a serial love rat, with a string of convictions. This is the story of Raymond McDonald and how the women he lied to discovered his true identity.
2024x7 Season finale
Britain's Biggest Benefit Scam
Episode overview
Air date
Nov 27, 2024
Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.

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