Scams & Scandals

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.

The BBC’s Katie Razzall uncovers the story behind the thefts from the British Museum and the hunt to recover what was taken.

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.

A BBC investigation exposes a charity's director who uses African children as props to raise thousands of pounds on social media.

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.

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.

Five gang members stole more than £50 million in false benefit claims over a period of nearly five years.